Shark Attack!!!!
I was just recently at punta San Jose. My friend and I(Both Fire/Medics) went down for the week. We were there about 30 min decide for a go out. It was about 7pm. I was surfing off the shelf got one wave and paddled for a second. Just as I was starting to get into the wave, I was all of a suddon off my board(dont know why) I felt a slight tug on my leg and got rolled by the wave. It was low tide so I stood on the reef in about 2ft of water. I looked at my thigh as it stung and I felt a surge of warmth. Oh Sh## I was lacerated in two spots of my inner thigh to the bone really close to the femoral arterty. I ran to the car and my buddy followed. Thankfully I carry a good medic bag. He put on a pressure dressing and started an IV. I didnt go into shock cus of our fast action and fluid replacement. The shark attack was quick like lightning. But needless to say the smallest part of the ordeal. 5hrs later, 6 military checkpoints and a border crossing I found myself at UCSD in surgery getting multiple layers of sutures. I am totaly fine now 3wks later. Thanks to the fast action of my friend Zeke and the trauma staff at ucsd. By the way never saw the shark but it was probably 5 or 6 foot. I am thinking possibly a bonita shark. So If you surf here watch out and carry the right equiptment it may save your life.
comment by sunny, 2007-10-19 23:30:20
i know this will upset someone...sorry!
Definately not a secret spot! Been there too many times and probably will head back. The trick to this place is a good size south southeast hurricane swell. Don't even bother with the top of the point, basically a longboard wave. Go straight to the Ledge (further inside). The ledge is a good shallow barrel. Breaks all the way into the next cove. Like I said, only a good size sse swell with lite north winds.
The drive is long and dusty. There is absolutely nothing around. The night is dark. dont even set up a tent because most likely it will get blown down. be cool to the fishermen (they live there with their families), make sure to pay the man(apparently he owns all the land and the cattle as far back to where the road turns inland) and watch out for the shark ( i have seen it 3 times before, but never any problems, yet!)
If you are ready for that and you can be humble when you're down there...enjoy.
There are some people who come here all the time and for many years, most likely you will know who they are, show respect to them as well, screw it show respect to everyone, you could get killed down there.
comment by rvrbarnacle, 2007-06-07 00:05:41
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drink beer surf have a good time with your friends and relax...thats all there is to it. the waves can be fun if the swell and tide is right i suggest following the swell rather than waste a long trip. no bad experiences for me friendly guys comes and collects money and will have a few laughs with you he will bring basic supplies too but you will pay a gringo tax for the convienence.
comment by Anonymous, 2009-04-09 08:55:50