This footage of a surfer's fight for survival after big wave wipeout will blow your mind

When professional big wave surfer Toby Cunningham suffered a wipeout during the big wave session in Nazaré, Portugal, little did he know the fight for survival that lay ahead.

This footage of a surfer's fight for survival after big wave wipeout will blow your mind

When professional big wave surfer Toby Cunningham suffered a wipeout during the big wave session in Nazaré, Portugal, little did he know the fight for survival that lay ahead.

The footage which was taken in February 7, 2019, captures one of the biggest days of this Winter season in Praia do Norte and toby's fight for survival as a series of big waves make it impossibel for him to be towed to safety at one of the most dangerous spots in Praia do Norte.

Thankfully the experienced surfer called on all his expertise and fitness and was eventually towed to safety.

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