According to witnesses, the Italianthrill-seekerwas riding a wave when themarine creatureunexpectedly leaped out of the water.

She was swiftly taken to a nearby health clinic, but was pronounced dead shortly after.

She eventually fell inlove with surfingand relocated toBalito turn her passion into practice.

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The news of her death left her 26.4K followers on Instagram in shock.

The sea, that gave you so much, has taken your life.

Rest in peace, read one of the tributes shared on her Instagram posts.

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

I just heard the dreadful news.

RIP, another wrote.

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Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack

Beloved Surfer Impaled In The Chest By Swordfish In Freak Ocean Attack