João Chianca, number 4 surfer in the world and Brazilian qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics, suffered a serious accident this Sunday, in Pipeline, Hawaii. Chumbinho fell from a wave and was dragged to the beach, where he was rescued unconscious by members of his team. Rushed to the hospital, the Brazilian is doing well and is in a stable condition.
1 of 3 João Chianca suffers a bad fall at Pipeline — Photo: Bruno Lemos / @lemosimagens João Chianca suffers a bad fall at Pipeline — Photo: Bruno Lemos / @lemosimagens
This is the beginning of the swell season in the region and the amount of sand on the bench can make visibility difficult for surfers. According to witnesses at the scene, João had already received several blows to the head before the fall. Chumbinho was rescued unconscious three minutes after the accident and taken to the hospital by friends and his brother, Lucas Chumbo, who helped with the rescue.
João Chianca, known as Chumbinho, suffers a fall in Hawaii and is hospitalized
Guilherme Tâmega, Brazilian six-time bodyboarding world champion, said that João was trying to get on the wave, but was unable to stabilize himself. According to Tâmega, who is also a lifeguard at Pipeline, the surfer ended up thrown head first into the coral and passed out on impact. Chumbinho was unconscious during the rescue and had cuts to his head, but he regained consciousness before getting into the ambulance.
— The wave was so heavy that he must have pierced and hit the coral head first. We only saw the plank, here from the tower, and when that happens, we run down there. We placed him on the sand, he had a pulse, but was unconscious. He was recovering and was already wanting to get off the stretcher, as he got better. When he was taken to the ambulance, he was already doing very well — said Guilherme, who participated in the athlete’s rescue.
Guilherme Tâmega comments on the rescue of surfer João Chianca
The World Surf League (WSL), in contact with ge, released a statement regarding the accident:
“After an injury suffered during a free surf at Pipeline this Sunday, João Chianca, known as Chumbinho, was rescued and is receiving care at the Hospital in Honolulu, where he is in stable condition. We are in contact with his family, who are grateful for everyone’s love and support. We are grateful to the North Shore Lifeguards Association and the entire North Shore community for their immediate and effective response to ensure João’s safety.”
2 of 3 Lucas Chumbo comments on profiles ensuring the health of his brother João Chianca — Photo: Reproduction Lucas Chumbo comments on profiles ensuring the health of his brother João Chianca — Photo: Reproduction
Early this Sunday morning, Lucas Chumbo used social media again to reassure fans about his brother’s condition. The surfer published through the Instagram stories tool that Chumbinho is “stable and conscious”.
— My brother is fine, thank God. He is stable and conscious. I appreciate all the positive energy from everyone. [em inglês] Thank you, Eli Olson, Jake Maki and North Shore Lifeguards Association. Thank you to everyone who was there for him — he published.
3 of 3 Lucas Chumbo says his brother is “stable and conscious” after a serious fall at Pipeline — Photo: Reproduction Lucas Chumbo says his brother is “stable and conscious” after a serious fall at Pipeline — Photo: Reproduction
2023-12-04 03:56:15
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