Daring rescue by Durban North surfer
The Durban North surfer's quick actions saved the life of American pro surfer, Evan Geiselman, who was hit by a massive wave in Hawaii.
A DURBAN North surfer has been hailed a hero following a daring rescue in Hawaii on Sunday. Andre Botha, a body boarding world champion, was caught on camera rescuing American pro surfer, Evan Geiselman, who had been ‘wiped out’ by a massive wave on the Banzai Pipeline.
The 34-year-old reportedly retrieved the drowning and unconscious surfer, kept him afloat while attempting to resuscitate him and paddling back to shore.
As the the former Virginia Primary School and Northwood High School pupil reached the shore he was met by lifeguards who managed to resuscitated Geiselman.
Geiselman (22) is said to have suffered a head injury, but is recovering quickly. On Monday Botha visited Geiselman in hospital – he had been rushed to Queens Medical Center in Honolulu.
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