Giulia Manfrini's business partner and friend called her death a "freak accident" when he shared the news Saturday on Instagram.

Giulia Manfrini, 36, of Italy, was the victim of a “freak accident” in waters off Indonesia, a co-founder of her travel company said.

Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the Mentawai islands when a swordfish "suddenly jumped and struck her in the chest," officials said.

In a tragic and highly unusual incident, Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, has died after being struck by a swordfish while surfing off the coast of West Sumatra, Indonesia. The accident occurred near the waters of Ombak Bengbeng,

An Italian surfer has died after a fatal encounter with a swordfish in Indonesia. Giulia Manfrini was impaled by a swordfish on Oct. 18 while surfing in the Mentawai Islands just off of Indonesia’s West Sumatra coast. The 36-year-old’s death was confirmed by AWAVE Travel Sunday, an travel company she co-founded with business partner James Colston.

"Unfortunately, even with the brave efforts of her partner, local resort staff and doctors, Giulia couldn't be saved," said AWAVE Travel in a statement

Italian surfer and influencer Giulia Manfrini has died at age 36 after she was fatally impaled by a swordfish off the western coast of Indonesia.

Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, tragically died after being struck by a swordfish while surfing off Siberut Island, Indonesia.

Giulia Manfrini, 36, was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island when a swordfish struck her in the chest, leading to her drowning. officials said.

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the Mentawai Islands when she was impaled by a swordfish, Indonesian authorities said. The resort said it was a needlefish.

Former professional snowboarder Giulia Manfrini died last week in a surfing accident near the Mentawai Islands off the West Sumatra coast in