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It’s the surfer’s nightmare!
For Ben Kelly († 26) it came true. The passionate surfer grabbed his board on Saturday afternoon and made a few laps off the California coast. Suddenly: a shark attack!
Kelly died at the scene of her serious injuries, state park authorities said. The accident occurred 90 meters in front of Manresa State Beach, near Santa Cruz.
Kelly is said to have been known in Santa Cruz, she had her own surf shop. There he sold handmade boards.
With his store, he turned his passion into a profession. Two years ago he wrote on Facebook: “With each handmade board there are infinite possibilities. (…) It is my job to find the surfboard and bring the surfer to life! “
The local surf scene expressed regret for Kelly on social media.
▶ ︎ “Well brother, you’ve reached the status of a legend,” wrote user “chejordan28”.
Photo: Ben Kelly Surfboards / Facebook
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▶ ︎ Another commented: “I would like to express my condolences to his mother, his family and all of our mutual friends in our surf community here in Santa Cruz. Ben, you were unique, one of the good ones, and I will miss you very much. Aloha, brother and love on your trip to the surf of stars. At least I know you’ll have a good board under your feet. “
Photo: Ben Kelly Surfboards / Facebook
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Photo: police
Photo: Daniel Mituta