Makai McNamara is out of a medically-induced coma, after a wipeout at Pipeline, in which lifeguards brought him back to life.

Perennial Pipeline charger knocked unconscious, then revived by lifeguards on the sand, in yet another near-drowning on the North Shore this season.

Professional surfer Makai McNamara is fighting for his life after suffering a devastating accident while surfing Feb. 23 at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The 29-year-old hit the waves like he did so many times before,

Makai McNamara is considered one of the best of the best big-wave riders, surfing in his own backyard on Oahu's North Shore. But after a "freak accident," the pro-surfer's now

Banzai Pipeline Banzai Pipeline, located at Hawaii's Ehukai Beach Park, is a renowned surf destination for athletes looking to experience the thrill of the barr

A dramatic rescue took place on the North Shore this weekend. Sunday morning, lifeguards pulled Makai McNamara out of the water at Pipeline, as KHON 2 reports. Makai is a well-known fixture in the Pipeline lineup and part of a prominent North Shore surfing family.

A "freak accident" occurred over the weekend that has left a professional surfer in a coma. Makai McNamara, 29, was surfing at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii on Sunday when he was wiped out by a huge wave.