In what can only be called a devastating “freak accident,” a Florida surfer suffered life-threatening injuries, and his loved ones were holding out hope for a miracle recovery. But the devastating news was verified on Wednesday: adored 49-year-old father and grandfather Jorge Alvarado did not survive his injuries.
When the event happened last Friday morning, Alvarado was having fun in the surf close to Daytona Beach Shores’ Sunglow Pier. He suffered a serious injury after falling off his surfboard and hitting his head on a sandbar, according to witnesses.
He was swept under the pier after the fall, which prompted onlookers to take quick action. In order to save him, benevolent people daringly dove into the choppy waves as soon as they arrived on the scene. The severity of his injuries proved insurmountable, yet their prompt action probably saved his life at that precise moment.
The surfing community in the area is in shock over this tragic loss. Not only was Jorge Alvarado an accomplished surfer, but he was also well-liked by his contemporaries and a source of encouragement for many in the community.
Alvarado, who shared the ocean with numerous people, was more than simply an accomplished surfer; he was also a mentor, a friend, and a member of the community due to his contagious enthusiasm and love for the sport.
Alvarado’s adoration for his family was equal to his passion for surfing. He was very proud of his children and grandkids as a parent and grandfather, and he frequently told tales of their exploits and successes.
His friends remember how excited he would get talking about his family and how happy he would always be to hear about their successes. Those who knew him will always cherish his legacy as a loving grandfather and parent.
Tributes to Alvarado have been flooding in from the surfing community and beyond since his passing. Social media has been used by friends and other surfers to share recollections of their time spent surfing with him and to express their sorrow.
Numerous accounts have been shared of how his upbeat remarks and contagious smile could lift even the worst days. Not only was he skilled, but those who had the good fortune to surf with him recall his unwavering spirit and friendship as well.
