Professional surfer Mikala Jones has died following a freak surfing accident at the age of 44. His daughter broke the news.
It was revealed he was surfing along the coast of the Mentawai Islands while staying in Indonesia, when a surfboard fin severed his femoral artery from a 10cm wound inside his left groin.
Isabella (his daughter) shared a meaningful tribute.
“I’m in so much disbelief right now, this doesn’t feel real. I love you so much dad and I wish I could give you one last hug. I wish I could tell you again how much I love you and thank you for being the best dad. I wish you were still here with us, you weren’t supposed to leave yet. This is too soon.”
“I know you are in a good place now with nana vi, and your friends. I wish this never happened and we could just wake up and go surf together tomorrow morning."
“I’m not sure how to put this in words, but my dad got into a bad surfing accident and didn’t make it. I'm happy he was doing what he loved the most. Life will never be the same without you.”
“I miss you so much, I would do anything to get one more moment, even if it was us arguing and then laughing our asses off. Thank you for teaching me so many life lessons, and always being there for me. I wish you were still here with us right now. I will always be thinking about you dad ❤️.
“I love you so much, thank you for everything ❤️ fly high 🕊️ ur a f---ing legend."
Many surfing professional expressed condolences in the comments, including Tia Blanco.
“Your dad was one of the nicest humans I’ve encountered in the surfing community. So sad to hear this news. Sending you love & strength. So sorry about this.”
Isabella shared tributes from friends to her Instagram Story saying, “Surfing barrels in heaven ❤️i love you so much. It will never be the same. Forever my life biggest inspiration."
“I’m going to miss coming home to you packing and not knowing where you were gonna go. I always asked and his words were ‘don’t worry about it’ with the biggest smirk on his face 😂 top secretive man, just wanted to surf big barrels with nobody.”
“Thank you everyone for all the love and support means the world. You are in a good place. 🕊️❤️.”
Mikala was known for his "expert tube riding in dangerous waves" having revolutionised footage surfing inside barrels with his GoPro.
He was “easily one of the 21st century’s most photogenic surfers."
He is survived by his wife Emma and two daughters, his sister Malia, and brothers Keoni and Daniel.
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