Young surfer dies in Mexico

[GromsDad]

Just saw this on the NSSA Facebook page. Every parent's worst nightmare.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Blake Dresner who passed away this past Sunday in a fatal surfing accident in Mexico. Blake was a standout in the NSSA Explorer division and is also the 2013 National High School Junior Varsity Mens Champion. That same year he led the San Dieguito Junior Varsity Surf Team (@sdasurfteam ) to the National title. Pictured in the first photo is Blake on the right who had just won the Boys division at the Oceanside Explorer in 2012. He is with Menehuene division winner @instagrom and Juniors winner @colinrichardson760 . 2nd picture is Blake second from right placing 5th in the Boys final at the Mission Beach Explorer in 2011. Rest In Peace Blake. You were gone too young and will be missed.

 

[john4surf]

This is horrible news...

 

[LelandCuz]

If he'd read the erbb he'd have been warned. What happened?

 

[jamesgang]

RIP grom... so sad. Heart is with the parents. Hope that the short life he had was filled with love and joy.

 

[gbg]

Is thid the person who died at the salina Cruz beachbreak?

 

[Beerbelly]

Is thid the person who died at the salina Cruz beachbreak?

Is that the one close to town? Thought it was a bodysurfing spot.

 

[LelandCuz]

So a head hits sand injury?

 

[HarryLopez]

RIP grom! Damn, life is a gift.

 

[casa_mugrienta]

Is that the one close to town? Thought it was a bodysurfing spot.

From what I've seen it screams "broken neck".

 

[gbg]

Is that the one close to town? Thought it was a bodysurfing spot.

I know someone died at the Salina Cruz harbor beachbreak. There is also one outside of town. Both heavy and shallow.

 

[gbg]

Ok, i just talked to my guide in Huatulco. It was a young kid. Head injury. That's all he knows.

 

[Beerbelly]

Ok, i just talked to my guide in Huatulco. It was a young kid. Head injury. That's all he knows.

RIP grommie. So bummed for his his family. Can’t even begin to comprehend it.

 

[Subway]

This year man....getting more dire yet more numb to it all with each day. Poor kid, truly a heartbreaker

 

[Random Guy]

Rip young surfer
peace to his family and friends

 

[ElOgro]

RIP youngster.

Think about how many times in your life you’ve jumped in a warm water shorebreak to body whomp a couple. For me thousands. It can happen anywhere.

I’m under the impression that travel from the states to Mexico still isn’t all that easy. Apart from very few flights places that rent are limited to 30% occupancy.

 

[i_ride_spinnaz]

This was a good friend of mine who I've known, surfed with, bullshitted with, and traveled with out of country a fair amount since we met 7 or 8 years ago. An extremely talented surfer, capable lifeguard, and all around positive life force who was always smiling and enriching the lives of all those he encountered. I'll truly miss our sessions together, seeing your truck and your smile whenever I pulled up to the spot, and the love and good vibes you would always bring with you, everywhere. I am heartbroken. RIP Blake forever <3

 

[gbg]

This was a good friend of mine who I've known, surfed with, bullshitted with, and traveled with out of country a fair amount since we met 7 or 8 years ago. An extremely talented surfer, capable lifeguard, and all around positive life force who was always smiling and enriching the lives of all those he encountered. I'll truly miss our sessions together, seeing your truck and your smile whenever I pulled up to the spot, and the love and good vibes you would always bring with you, everywhere. I am heartbroken. RIP Blake forever <3

Sorry for your loss. What happened exactly?

 

[i_ride_spinnaz]

He took a nasty fall and suffered a fatal injury from his board to his neck. Hug your friends and family, and tell them you love them

 

[TheEl]

Sorry for your loss. Shred in peace Blake.

 

[flyinraptr]

Absolutely tragic - RIP.