OAHU, HI. (THECOUNT) — Marcus Biju has been identified as the victim in a deadly water accident at Banzai Pipeline, on the North Shore of Hawaii.
Biju, aka, “The Brazilian Barrel Hunter,” was found dead in Haleʻiwa, floating in the water at Pipeline on Thursday morning.
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The accident took place at 7:30 am which meant lifeguards were still not on duty at Ehukai Beach Park. It’s not known exactly what caused his death, according to surfertoday.
However, Biju could’ve hit the reef with his head before losing consciousness. The surf at the time was three-to-five feet.
Beachgoers and surfers pulled Biju from the water and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the paramedics arrived and transported him to the Kahuku Medical Center, reports surfertoday.
“We lost a brother, friend, and one of the biggest wave barrel lovers I have ever met. His joyful spirit and contagious positive vibes will remain in our hearts forever,” said lifeguard and former world bodyboarding champion, Guilherme Tâmega. source
Anyone with possible information on the death may contact police at 911.
Ehukai Beach Park is a popular surfing beach offering massive wintertime waves, with calmer waters in the summer, according to wikipedia.
Haleʻiwa is a North Shore community and census-designated place in the Waialua District of the island of Oʻahu, City and County of Honolulu. Haleʻiwa is located on Waialua Bay, the mouth of Anahulu Stream, source Wikipedia.