A tragic risk taker in Durban, South Africa, climbed out of the sunroof of a moving vehicle to car surf and sadly lost his life just seconds later when he lost his balance and fell, breaking his neck.
The horrific 25-second video, taken by a passenger in a following car, shows the soon-to-be-victim getting onto the roof of a Volkswagen Polo, and raising himself to his feet. The barefoot man then appears to find his balance, and points his arms skywards… but after just five seconds, he falls and somersaults off the back of the car, landing head first.
Tragically, it’s reported he broke his neck and died instantly.
There has been a mixture of sympathy and a lack thereof, with over 850 comments on Arrive Alive’s website after the video went viral. The shocking footage has also made news abroad.
Arrive Alive warned viewers that the video is not for sensitive viewers and said they were posting it to show the types of behaviour that lead to South Africa’s high road fatality rate.
The driver in the car behind can be heard saying: “I don’t know what this oke is doing. He’s lost his mind, lost his mind.”
When the car surfer falls, the driver hoots and says: ”Ja I was waiting for that, I was waiting for that.”
Car surfing involves riding on the roof while another individual drives the car and has resulted in numerous deaths and serious injuries since the craze began in the 1980s.
According to US stats based on newspaper cuttings, 58 car surfers passed away and a further 42 suffered serious injuries in the US between 1990 and 2008.
The South African Police Service’s press office said it could not trace the tragic incident which happened just in front of the Wellington Hotel on the Bluff in Durban, late last week.
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the disappointment and satisfaction in this dudes reaction is insane
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Hates to see someone die, but boy does he love being correct.
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He honked at the dead guy to move out the way 🤣
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He could have also just been making sure the driver of the other car didn't drive off and to make other drivers aware something is going on. The dude is laying in the street after all, an easy target for someone not pay attention to what's on the road.
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Nothing of value was lost
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Who else is high af rn ?
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I'm from SA and this place is full of idiots like this endangering others as well. World is better off without him
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He surfed into heaven
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It looked so much cooler in Teen Wolf.
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Lost his mond.
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Fucks around
5 sEcOndS lAtEr
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for anyone wondering, "Eina" is afrikaans for "Ouch"
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Here I go again dropping this gif, but a winner is a winner.
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Here's the story i wrote about this:
It was a hot and humid day in Durban, South Africa, and the streets were buzzing with activity. Among the hustle and bustle was a young man, a tragic risk taker with a death wish.
He spotted a Volkswagen Polo driving down the road and something inside him snapped. Without a second thought, he climbed onto the roof of the car and raised himself to his feet.
The sun beat down on him as he surveyed the scene below. The wind whipped through his hair, making him feel alive in a way he had never experienced before.
For a moment, he found his balance and felt invincible. He raised his arms skywards, reveling in the rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins.
But then it all went horribly wrong. His feet slipped, and he lost his footing. He flailed his arms, trying to catch himself, but it was too late. He fell backwards off the car, his body twisting and turning as he tumbled through the air.
The entire thing was captured on video, by a passenger in a following car. The footage was horrific, showing the man falling headfirst onto the pavement below. It was later reported that he had broken his neck and died instantly.
The video went viral, and people around the world were both shocked and horrified by what they saw. Some were sympathetic to the man's fate, while others were less kind.
Arrive Alive, a road safety organization, posted the video on their website, warning viewers that it was not for sensitive viewers. They hoped that by sharing the footage, they could highlight the dangers of reckless behavior on the road.
The driver of the car behind the Volkswagen Polo could be heard on the video, expressing his confusion and disbelief at the man's actions. When the man fell, the driver honked his horn and shouted: "Ja, I was waiting for that. I was waiting for that."
As the tragic news spread of the young man's death, bystanders and random people alike were left in a state of disbelief and shock.
"How could someone be so foolish? This is just plain stupidity," cried out one bystander.
Others were less sympathetic, with one person commenting, "Darwin Awards in action. Good riddance, one less idiot in the world."
The victim's family was left to mourn their loss in the midst of the callous and insensitive comments from strangers.
"I can't believe this happened. He was such a good boy," sobbed the victim's mother.
The victim's father was equally distraught, muttering under his breath, "How could he have done something so foolish? And he wasn't even alone. Who else was with him? Did they try to stop him?"
The weight of the tragedy was felt by everyone who had witnessed the horrific event. It served as a stark reminder of the consequences of careless actions, and the importance of making wise decisions.
"We need to think before we act. This could have happened to anyone," said one person in the crowd.
Despite the tragedy, there was hope that this incident would serve as a wakeup call to others, encouraging them to be more mindful and responsible in their actions.
"We need to learn from this and make sure it doesn't happen again. We need to take care of ourselves and each other," said another person in the crowd.
The loss of the young man was a tragic event that left a deep impact on all who had witnessed it, reminding them of the importance of cherishing and safeguarding life.
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Is this supposed to be journalism?
Because, & I mean this in a constructive way, you’re just giving a decent rundown on what happened, not actually telling a traditional story. There’s no narrative arc.
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dumb ways to die
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this guy's voice is so satisfying to listen to
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Good riddance
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Wow my eyes love the 60fps
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What the hell is 'mand'?
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Another Darwin winner.
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Lol
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"Play darwin games, win darwin prizes"
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he did it for the nookie!
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Ah, another glorious day in South Africa.
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MOTOSUUURF
No officer we weren’t motosurfing…
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Worth it for the ‘Gram!
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Neck minute
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Wypipo don't season they skull with concrete to temporarily gain 2 points of IQ
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Doesn't he know only Teen Wolf can get away with that?
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Wham bam thank you ma'am
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Is it just me or can you actually hear the neck breaking
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If only this act of retardation wasn't such a rush...
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He didn't die, apparently. Probably got tetraplegic tho
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Snapshots:
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https://www.sapeople.com/2023/04/21/shocking-car-surfer-video-serves-to-warn-south-africans-about-tragic-risk-taking/:
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Look who cheers on as soon as he falls. The racist crackers. I'm glad true South Africans massacre the white devils every day
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TND
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reported for posting racist facts
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