Florida surfer Jorge Alvarado — who was positioned on life assist after struggling a critical head damage throughout a wipeout at Daytona Seaside final week — has died, his mates introduced Wednesday. He was solely 49 years previous.
Justin Gore offered the tragic replace on Alvarado’s GoFundMe web page … saying the reminiscences they made collectively will dwell on endlessly.
“Jorge, rest in paradise brother,” Gore stated. “Your spirit was as vibrant as the ocean waves you loved to ride. You brought joy and adventure to everyone around you.”
Alvarado’s unlucky loss of life stems from the horrific accident he had simply south of the Sunglow Pier on the morning of September 13 … when he reportedly struck his head and received tangled with a pier assist.
It took a number of minutes for bystanders to free Alvarado earlier than he was rushed to a close-by hospital and positioned on life assist.
“Though you’re no longer with us, your passion for surfing and your infectious laughter will forever echo in our hearts,” Gore stated.
“We’ll carry your memory with us every time we get in the water, knowing you’re out there in the surf, riding the biggest wave of all watching over each and everyone of us.”
“Rest easy Jorge Alvarado. We love you brother.”
As of Wednesday, the GoFundMe has raised over $15K to assist assist Alvarado’s household.
RIP.
