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Along with the thrill of waves, the deep blue ocean also harbors a multitude of dangers beneath its surface. The physically heavy sport comes with obvious cuts and bruises to fellow surfers. The 11x WSL champion Kelly Slater has the most number of tales to narrate on this occasion. However, this time Laure Ferrari shared some misfortunes to face the agony. Recently, she was seen with her arm in a sling while meeting Marvin Humes on the I’m A Celebrity show. 

Previously, the report of her surfing accident did not see daylight. But her public appearance with the soaring arm made the case curious. However, it took time to assess the whole situation.

Laure Ferrari is in good health 

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Being Nigel Farage’s girlfriend never mattered to Laure Ferrari. The surfer reaped much of her success, resulting from her extraordinary appearance. In the meantime, after her surfing accident, Laure Ferrari didn’t seem to lose it. In the meeting hotel, she was found in the same jovial mood as she should have been. She was there to meet her beau, Nigel Farage, who just outclassed other contestants to slip into the final round of the I’m a Celebrity show.

 

The companionship of both Laure Ferrari and Nigel Farage started in 2017. Since then, both politicians moved to the ladder in their political vicinity. However, their first meeting panned out in a different circumstance in 2007 in France.

However, for a Brexiteer like Nigel Farage, the show has come out on a different platter. Before his inception in the show, the flag bearer of the UK Independence Party was thought to be infamous in the show for his divisive thinking. However, the present situation has claimed an opposite reality. 

Major surfing accidents demand horrific experiences

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Surfing accidents have mostly occurred due to the enormous waves. Even the surfers with their majestic prowess couldn’t withstand the gore of it. The legend Kelly Slater has not overcome the aftereffects of one of such surfing accidents, occurring at Jeffery’s Bay, in South Africa.

The grueling experience of the ill-fated day has not washed from the surfing GOAT’s memory. In an interview, he narrated, “I get a lot of swelling and the first 24 hours I land anywhere on my foot it’s really painful because it has gotten inflamed”

Read more: After Near Fatal Accidents, Surfing World Hit With a Strong Decision Against Risky Technique

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A similar case happened to Maya Gabeira. The Guinness world record holder for facing a 73-foot wave suffered three spinal surgeries in 2013 while surfing at Praia do Norte. Her recovery cost her five painful years and certain obligations. Laure Ferrari’s well-wishers would want a speedy recovery and hassle-free experience after it. 

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