Italian surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish

Tragic: Manfrini was surfing in waters off West Sumatra when the incident happened. — The Straits Times/ANN

An Italian surfer died after being impaled by a swordfish in the waters off West Sumatra.

Giulia Manfrini, 36, was surfing at the Mentawai Islands Regency – a popular surfing destination – when the incident occurred.