Makai McNamara did regain consciousness after he was hit by a huge wave at Banzai Pipeline. He was then transported to the hospital where he was put into a coma for 72 hours.

P rofessional surfer, Makai McNamara was placed in a medically induced coma following a brutal accident at Banzai Pipeline in ...

Banzai Pipeline Banzai Pipeline, located at Hawaii's Ehukai Beach Park, is a renowned surf destination for athletes looking to experience the thrill of the barr ...

Makai McNamara was knocked unconscious on Feb. 23, after being wiped out by a large wave at Banzai Pipeline, a surf reef ...

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Banzai Pipeline, located at Hawaii's Ehukai Beach Park, is a renowned surf destination for athletes looking to experience the thrill of the barrelling waves. As one of the most dangerous waves in ...

Makai McNamara is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, surfing in his own backyard on Oahu's North Shore.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A surfer is nearly swallowed by whitewater from the closeout of a large wave at Banzai Pipeline in January 2023, on Oahu’s North Shore. A powerful northwest ...

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM A surfer bails out on a wave at Banzai Pipeline, in January 2023, on Oahu’s North Shore. A high surf advisory issued for the north-and west-facing shores of ...

Watch Day 2 of Lexus Pipe Pro as the 2025 WSL Championship Tour season opens at Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline. Watch Day 3 of Lexus Pipe Pro as the 2025 WSL Championship Tour season opens at Hawaii's ...

Picklum, who was runner-up last year at Pipeline last year, was in action twice on Thursday as surfing resumed after a long break in testy conditions. She won both her heat and then a round-of-16 ...