Austin Gibbons — SURVIVED Pipeline Surfing Accident
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February 5, 2024: The 25‑year‑old surfer was caught in a dangerous two-wave hold-down at Pipeline, Hawaii. Fellow surfers and off-duty lifeguards administered CPR on the sand, and he was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Daily Voice+7https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com+7The Inertia+7.
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He spent five days in a medically induced coma, but later awoke, gave a gesture of gratitude, and began recovery The Inertia.
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His mother, Christine, flew from Long Beach, NY to support him, and a GoFundMe was set up to assist with medical and lodging expenses Surfer+7Daily Voice+7The Inertia+7.
💡 What This Means for the CA “Obituary” Claim
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The description you mentioned (Long Beach, CA; motorcycle accident) does not appear in any obituary or news coverage.
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The only widely reported Austin Gibbons with recent coverage is the surfer from NY, still alive and making progress.
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Unless there’s a different, verifiable source—particularly from California—claims about his death are unsubstantiated at this time.
✅ Next Steps
If you’re looking to:
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Verify a specific obituary (e.g., a funeral home or local news link),
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Confirm details (age, hometown, accident date),
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Or seek help crafting an obituary or tribute once confirmed,
…please share any link or more details you have, and I’d be glad to assist further.
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