Heavy Hold Down

Maya Gabeira, 26, who is from Rio de Janeiro, was unconscious after taking off on a giant wave at Praia do Norte in Nazaré and being held under for a long time, before getting slammed by walls of white water. She was unconscious when compatriot Carlos Burle got her to the beach, saving her life, say reports. He then went on to ride what is thought to be the biggest wave ever ridden. Not bad for a day's work.

Reports are sketchy, with some saying she remains unconscious in hospital, but a correspondent from http://surfeuropemag.fr says she was rescucitated on the beach before going to hospital. Authorities have apparently confirmed that she is going to be okay.

UPDATE: Maya suffered a broken ankle, but doing okay otherwise. She posted on her facebook profile from hospital "my dear friends, a broken ankle. Nothing more... Some salt water, but you know! I just need some prayer for a speedy recovery!!! Love u all. #sometimeswegottataketherisk"

She was part of the Zon North Canyon, which saw surfers trying (and succeeding?) to beat Hawaiian Garrett McNamara's world record wave, which was also ridden at Nazaré.

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