The South African extreme sports community is mourning the loss of Graham Howes, 38, after coroners confirmed that his death off Bloubergstrand on September 7 was caused by a whale strike. Authorities describe the incident as an extraordinary and tragic accident.
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How the Incident Unfolded
Howes, a respected kitesurfer known for his skill and adventurous spirit, had been riding near a pod of whales when one of the massive creatures struck him. The force of the impactestimated at over a tonrendered him unconscious, causing him to drown.
Evidence from three independent autopsies, alongside thorough investigation of the scene, confirmed the whale strike as the…
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