Surfer Jamie Mitchell Suffers Ugly Cuts in Freak Wipeout

Surfer Jamie Mitchell — extensively thought to be the most effective all-around athletes within the sport — had a freak accident driving waves in Hawaii this week … struggling brutal gashes to his face, throat and head.

Mitchell, 48, described what occurred in an Instagram video … stating he was hit by the fins of his big-wave board whereas browsing certainly one of his favourite waves on Tuesday.

The Australian surfer shared proof of his bloody accidents earlier than he bought bandaged up … they usually’re fairly gnarly. You may check out the remainder of ’em by yourself phrases.

“Something like 18 staples in the back of my head. Got 15 stitches down in my throat, five in my cheekbone, and another couple somewhere here, but I’m going to be okay.”

Mitchell — a 10-time Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Champion — thanked bystanders who helped him get to shore … in addition to the Kahuku Emergency crew for the medical care.

Mitchell posted an replace video on Thursday … telling his followers he is therapeutic up and there aren’t any indicators of an infection.