Published 3 months ago

Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club

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Matthew Scott, 32, remains in a serious condition after the accident on Mangawhai Bar a week ago. One of his rescuers, volunteer lifeguard Isaac Pow, said the rescue could've been seriously delayed if the surf club had not already unlocked its fencing and containers for the junior surf programme. The surf club has been operating out of temporary containers surrounded by security fencing since its clubhouse was damaged by a slip.

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Rescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf club

A surfer who suffered a critical spinal injury in Mangawhai was “very lucky” the local surf club was set-up for junior surf training, according to one of his...

3 months ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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