Fearless surfers take on Portugal’s terrifying big waves

Feb 25, 2022

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Powerful European storms made for extra-large swells in surf hotspot Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal, February 25, 2022. REUTERS

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Daredevil surfers take on the huge waves as people watch on. AFP via Getty Images

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A surfer jumps a wave at Praia do Norte in Nazare. AFP via Getty Images

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Spectators watch as a surfer is towed by a jet ski in a wave at Praia do Norte. AFP via Getty Images

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Spectators watch as a surfer rides a wave. AFP via Getty Images

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A jet ski steers away from a crashing wave during a big wave surfing session. AP

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A surfer rides a wave during a big wave surfing session at Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazare, Portugal. AP

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People atop a lighthouse watch a surfer drop down a wave. AP

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A surfer rides a wave. REUTERS

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People watch the big waves at Praia do Norte in Nazare. AFP via Getty Images

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People watch the big waves at Praia do Norte in Nazare REUTERS

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Spectators watch the big waves at Praia do Norte in Nazare. AFP via Getty Images

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