Rare surfing accident in Herzliya: Young man injured in collision with another surfer and dies from his injuries; his organs donated

Roy Srogo, a 24-year-old from Rishon LeZion and the son of Raul Srogo - former president of the Contractors Association - passed away last night (Tuesday) at Ichilov Hospital, four days after being fatally injured in a serious surfing accident at the Disabled Beach in Herzliya. The tragic incident occurred last Friday, around 8 a.m. Roy, who was surfing with two of his friends, was severely hit in the head after another surfer collided with him …

The accident occurred when Roy Srogo was surfing and suddenly another surfer collided with him with great force, causing him a serious head injury. • Despite the efforts of doctors for four days, he was pronounced dead. • This injury is considered rare in the world of surfing. • Following the incident, veteran surfers called for strict adherence to safety rules at sea.

The deceased, Roy Srogo, 24, is the son of the former president of the Israel Builders Contractors Association • His family paid tribute to him: "An adventurous boy with a huge heart" • Shock in the surfing community in Israel: "A factory for beginner surfers without a standard has been created" • His heart and lungs will be transplanted tonight in two patients: "Thanks to the family, the loss is turning into hope today"