Legendary Brazilian surfer Marcio Freire was practicing tow-in surfing at the famed giant waves on the central coast of Portugal when he fell, the local maritime authority said.
LISBON (Reuters) - Veteran Brazilian surfer Marcio Freire died on Thursday while practising tow-in surfing on the giant waves in Nazare on the central.
The Big Wave competition at Praia do Norte, in Nazaré, is expected start on Sunday according to the World Surf League (WSL), with forecasts pointing to waves.
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