Pro Surfer Mikala Jones Dies at 44 After Freak Surfing Accident in Indonesia
- Mikala Jones, a 44-year-old professional surfer from Hawaii, died after his femoral artery was severed by his surfboard fin while surfing in the Mentawai Islands of Indonesia.
- Jones was known for his talent in riding inside the tube of waves and capturing mesmerizing first-person images and videos while surfing using GoPro cameras.
- His daughter Isabella announced his tragic passing on Instagram, saying "life will never be the same" without her father.
- The surfing community, including stars like Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning, mourned the loss of Jones, calling him a "legend" and incredible surfer and artist.
- Jones leaves behind his wife, two daughters, sister, and two brothers, who will carry on his legacy in the surfing world.