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Top surfer airlifted to hospital and in intensive care after crash
Victor Bernardo and his wife were involved in a car crash that 'easily could have been fatal'.
TL;DR
- Surfer Victor Bernardo and his wife Johnni are in intensive care after a serious car accident in South California.
- The couple's car was severely damaged in the crash, which occurred on August 16.
- Victor Bernardo was airlifted to the hospital, while Johnni was taken by ambulance.
- A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help cover their medical expenses and living costs.
- Organizers estimate the recovery period to be at least six months to a year, during which they will be unable to work.
- The fundraiser aims to raise $500,000 and has already collected over $77,000.
- Bernardo is known as a standout freesurfer outside of traditional competitions.
- He was scheduled to compete in the 2026 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy and was excited to bring his mother.