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Close call for Mick Fanning during J-Bay Final

 
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Windian

Since 28 Apr 2008
880 Posts
Newport, OR
NEWPORT OG



PostSun Jul 19, 15 10:27 am    Close call for Mick Fanning during J-Bay Final Reply with quote

Very close encounter with the landlord:

http://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/131041/j-bay-open-final-day-recap

Shocked

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Singlemalt

Since 21 Jun 2015
460 Posts
White Salmon
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PostSun Jul 19, 15 11:08 am     Reply with quote

He should deployed his Kingii!

Amazing footage.

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ShiverMeTimbers

Since 26 Feb 2013
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Gig Harbor
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PostTue Jul 21, 15 4:24 pm     Reply with quote

Mick dodged a bullet for sure. Cheers to Julian for not hesitating to paddle towards Mick and the beast in an effort to save his friend.

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Wind Slither

Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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PostWed Jul 22, 15 11:14 am     Reply with quote

So gnarly. I don't see how he didn't get hurt..at one point it looks like the shark pulls him under!

I am never crawl surfing again after seeing that. Shocked

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consumer

Since 28 Nov 2010
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