HUGE NAZARE - Surfer takes 5 waves on the head before getting rescued

This was a worst case scenario, surfer Rafael Tapia wiped out on the face of a 50 foot wave in a very critical zone. Where Rafael was located made a fast rescue nearly impossible. Wave after wave crashed on Rafael before safety guard Alemao de Maresias landed a perfect rescue, and barely escaping the inside of the infamous Peak 1. Rafael was a little shaken up, but was able to continue surfing shortly after this insane wipeout.

Thanks to @pabloways for filming this shot while I was flying the drone!

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