Surfer Magazine has reported that Dean Morrison suffered a serious injury while surfing in West Oz. Dean was surfing and being photographed at the Western Australia break Mufflers when he came up out of the water following a fall screaming for help. He initially thought he had broken his back. The location of the break and lack of phone reception made it difficult to receive immediate medical attention. Paramedics arrived after an hour and a half, treated him, and took him to the hospital.

Luckily there appears to be no serious damage to his spinal cord or any broken bones, just a gaping hole in his back that is sure to be painful for the days to come. Initial reports are that he will be back on his feet in 2-3 weeks.

Following an impressive 9th place 2007 finish on the ASP standings, Morrison had high hopes for 2008. He is currently sitting at 17th with a mixed bag of results so far in 2008.

We wish Dean the best and hope for a speedy recovery.

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Posted by Shaun on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 in Surfing.

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