Surf Star Israel Barona Dead At 34 After Medical Emergency At Hotel

Thursday, 2 November 2023
Israel Barona, a surfing star in Ecuador and Olympic hopeful, passed away following a medical emergency in his hotel room in Central America this week. He was only 34. The National Civil Police (PNC) reported the death of Barona on Tuesday,…

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