Florida surfer Jorge Alvarado — who was positioned on life assist after struggling a critical head harm throughout a wipeout at Daytona Seaside final week — has died, his mates introduced Wednesday. He was solely 49 years outdated.
Justin Gore supplied the tragic replace on Alvarado’s GoFundMe web page … saying the reminiscences they made collectively will dwell on perpetually.
“Jorge, relaxation in paradise brother,” Gore mentioned. “Your spirit was as vibrant because the ocean waves you really liked to experience. You introduced pleasure and journey to everybody round you.”
Alvarado’s unlucky dying 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 bought 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.
“Although you are not with us, your ardour for browsing and your infectious laughter will perpetually echo in our hearts,” Gore mentioned.
“We’ll carry your reminiscence with us each time we get within the water, figuring out you’re on the market within the surf, using the largest wave of all watching over every and everybody of us.”
“Relaxation simple Jorge Alvarado. We love you brother.”
As of Wednesday, the GoFundMe has raised over $15K to assist assist Alvarado’s household.
RIP.
