Billy Kemper Fights For His Life After A Wipeout In Morocco Nearly Kills Him | BILLY Chapter 3

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • After suffering a life-threatening fall on a strike mission in Morocco, Billy Kemper found himself living out every surfer’s nightmare. Stuck in a faraway hospital with a severely injured knee, hip, and pelvis, Billy’s only goal was to get back to his wife and four kids. The journey home would be more unpredictable and difficult than he could have ever imagined.
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    BILLY Chapter 1: Big Wave Champ Wins It All, Chases Massive North Atlantic Swell To Morocco - • Big Wave Champ Wins It... ​​​
    BILLY Chapter 2: The Session Of A Lifetime Goes Horribly Wrong For Big Wave World Champ Billy Kemper - • The Session Of A Lifet... ​​​
    BILLY Chapter 3: Billy Kemper Fights For His Life After A Wipeout In Morocco Nearly Kills Him - • Billy Kemper Fights Fo... ​​
    BILLY Chapter 4: Billy Survives A Harrowing Trip And Begins His Long Road To Recovery - • Billy Survives A Harro...
    BILLY Chapter 5: Billy Kemper Leaves The Family To Focus On Recovery In California - • Billy Kemper Leaves Th...
    BILLY Chapter 6 : Billy Kemper's Triumphant Return To Jaws - • Billy Kemper's Triumph...
    BILLY Chapter 7: Billy Kemper Returns to Morocco to Overcome His Near-Fatal Injury
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  • @kadenmcclafferty7764
    @kadenmcclafferty7764 3 года назад +3369

    Scary part if this happens to you and you're an average joe you're fucked. WSL/nobody is coming to save you. He is lucky to have people there for him.

    • @dannyhectare4295
      @dannyhectare4295 3 года назад +115

      yeah like if ur just an average guy most likely u would die

    • @tankimarkgraaf
      @tankimarkgraaf 3 года назад +51

      I dont know, I think there will be ways, like more regional surf associations. But the value of these friends (koa and jerome) cant be understated

    • @agnbfdgdf
      @agnbfdgdf 3 года назад +75

      Yea true, but also remember those weren't your regular leisure trip waves or spots,
      but some heavy tracked waves by pro-surfers which an average smarts-average joe would think twice before sailing out on alone.

    • @dannyhectare4295
      @dannyhectare4295 3 года назад +5

      @sensi please yeah man 100% wish u all the best of luck

    • @dannyhectare4295
      @dannyhectare4295 3 года назад +15

      @@agnbfdgdf yeah definitely but like if he wasnt partnered with WSL he would of been fucked

  • @itlp5525
    @itlp5525 3 года назад +537

    This Moroccan wave in Safi is extremely fast, heavy and aggressive !! The local called rass lafaa (the head of the snake 🐍) it can hit you at any time. I'm so glad you make it Billy

    • @hummmmm1435
      @hummmmm1435 3 года назад +5

      Awdiii

    • @hummmmm1435
      @hummmmm1435 3 года назад +2

      @@mossaabzamame6047 hhhh tmr

    • @lejlamademoiselle8991
      @lejlamademoiselle8991 2 года назад +15

      I remember the first time I went to beautiful Morocco ❤ (FY-Co19) ...and saw those big waves, I decided to never really go swimming their lol. They were huuuge and kinda scary but beautiful at the same time. However. Always going back to this beautiful country ❤

    • @ouabbouhatim7316
      @ouabbouhatim7316 2 года назад +1

      رأس اللفعة مسموم

    • @asurfadventurelife11
      @asurfadventurelife11 2 года назад

      Fuk safi. Is bad luck

  • @timothygray5751
    @timothygray5751 3 года назад +2297

    We all need a friend/brother/sister like Koa 🙏🏼

    • @DanHomeAtLast
      @DanHomeAtLast 3 года назад +82

      Be one for someone you know

    • @jonathanchu6765
      @jonathanchu6765 3 года назад +2

      @@bigblokeful Y do u say that?

    • @EmperorNerox
      @EmperorNerox 3 года назад +48

      We all need a set of teeth like him too

    • @jackrea5855
      @jackrea5855 3 года назад +5

      @David Sedlacek he looked so rattled just talking about it

    • @Asator66
      @Asator66 3 года назад +9

      ​@David Sedlacek mate how can you say that when there has been 525k covid deaths in the US. that's not a prediction, it has already happened. yes there are adverse effects due to lockdowns such as what happened to billy unfortunately but they are the only effective way of controlling virus numbers before vaccines come into play.

  • @tomasgomez3617
    @tomasgomez3617 3 года назад +449

    Morality : If you gonna surf, you better be a sponsored pro.

    • @blownapartmovies2243
      @blownapartmovies2243 3 года назад +25

      Surf big waves tho, smallish waves are chill

    • @crosshairs3
      @crosshairs3 3 года назад +23

      nah just don't surf in a third world country

    • @marcolotti3446
      @marcolotti3446 3 года назад +34

      If you're not a pro, just surf what you can manage

    • @maryj1044
      @maryj1044 3 года назад +2

      he is a pro surfer even a surfing world champion tho

    • @revolution2405
      @revolution2405 3 года назад +15

      @@maryj1044 I think what he was saying was that if he was just a normal Joe, he would have never been able to get back to the USA

  • @kgarofalo71
    @kgarofalo71 3 года назад +1682

    This reminded me of my story so much. Had a boating accident on june 2, 2015. Shredded the patella tendon in both knees. The snap of both tendons was so severe that it shot both knees caps into my thighs. After two weeks in the hospital the same thing happened... Terrible diarrhea and no way to move. Again, the same thing happened... Fluid started building in the lungs, I couldn't breathe and my pulse rate skyrocketed. None of the doctors seemed to take me seriously. I called my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Grumet and to this day credit him for saving my life. He arranged to have me transferred to another hospital, had emergency lung surgery where the doctor had to place a "window" in the lungs to drain fluids. Was in the hospital for three months and it took me 16 weeks total before I stood again. I still have mobility issues but thank God I am still alive and can walk. You're an inspiration Billy Kemper.

    • @moleisrich1
      @moleisrich1 3 года назад +33

      Jesus man, I have no problems. And I’m very careful in my boats!

    • @kevingarofalo9177
      @kevingarofalo9177 3 года назад +52

      @@moleisrich1 total fluke situation that I don't blame anyone but myself for. Fell 6-8 feet, knees first directly on the aft deck from the fly bridge. Always be aware of your surroundings and swell conditions. Keep on safe boating.

    • @rakim126
      @rakim126 3 года назад +63

      Why is it that patients are often ignored in hospitals?

    • @johnny1897
      @johnny1897 3 года назад +15

      Damn dude that sounds terrible

    • @kgarofalo71
      @kgarofalo71 3 года назад +16

      Thanks Johnny, it was and I can only look at it in the most cliche way... “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”.

  • @jeff0247598
    @jeff0247598 2 года назад +62

    When you are really....REALLY...sick, the feeling of being home with your tribe is very powerful. Your mind can comfort amazing amounts of pain and restore hope to your attitude towards survival and it makes PHYSICAL difference in your recovery.

  • @joeywest1005
    @joeywest1005 3 года назад +873

    Koa smith and all the guys who were there for billy u guys are absolute legends

    • @garrywinthorp8939
      @garrywinthorp8939 3 года назад

      Hes on hurley for a reason

    • @zshakur
      @zshakur 3 года назад +2

      This is what TRUE friendship looks like.

    • @maryhodgson8604
      @maryhodgson8604 2 года назад

      They are all Hero,s Billy's friends oh and the DOCTOR'S ARE HEROS

    • @EmmaDee
      @EmmaDee 2 года назад

      Man, these are BROTHERS, TRUE BROTHERS!! Dude, I’ve never heard of you but I’m so amazed by your courage and strength. You have a beautiful wife, and I know you scared the shit out of her.

  • @jellybaby9630
    @jellybaby9630 3 года назад +135

    The Last Wave I Ever Surfed
    I Crushed My Spine & Tore My Neck & Shoulder
    I Can Walk
    But I Will Never Surf Again
    Meanest Wave Ever
    Saved The Best Till Last

    • @virulcorygamebattles5370
      @virulcorygamebattles5370 3 года назад +4

      Wow that’s crazy glad your ok tho mate

    • @lunawigglesworth3621
      @lunawigglesworth3621 2 года назад +2

      I’m curious how big was that wave? I’m a new surfer

    • @nikkivens9812
      @nikkivens9812 2 года назад

      @@lunawigglesworth3621 i just started as well and today I wiped out off of a 10 foot wave. Wasn't too bad.

    • @Jay-lr3me
      @Jay-lr3me 2 года назад

      How big was the wave and where?

    • @Jay-lr3me
      @Jay-lr3me 2 года назад +4

      @@nikkivens9812 glad you're all good but don't get over confident, some waves can be the same height but feel way heavier

  • @seandunn6406
    @seandunn6406 3 года назад +473

    Man this was difficult to watch, imagine having to deal with that first hand, or even worse having to deal with that if you don't have the help that he was so fortunate to receive.

    • @powdergangster83
      @powdergangster83 3 года назад +13

      For sure! Most people probably would not have survived that injury in that place without the friends and financial support Billy was fortunate enough to have

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 3 года назад +1

      Normal in canada
      ANYWHERE any place
      Treated & be bill later

    • @traningday
      @traningday 3 года назад +2

      Imagine not having sponsorship and being in his place you done.

    • @scythe2765
      @scythe2765 2 года назад

      no this was stupid to watch. Fucking dramatizing everything.

  • @mccoybyz1099
    @mccoybyz1099 3 года назад +51

    KOA is the man, we would all be blessed if we have one friend like him! Unbelievable story!

  • @sunsensational
    @sunsensational 3 года назад +795

    When Billy Kemper is freaking out and scared you know it’s serious.

    • @EmperorNerox
      @EmperorNerox 3 года назад +4

      Why?

    • @outsidechambaz
      @outsidechambaz 3 года назад +41

      @@EmperorNerox Because he surfs waves that would kill all of us normal people?

    • @raycebulski5379
      @raycebulski5379 3 года назад +17

      @@EmperorNerox charges 40 ft waves for breakfast

    • @EmperorNerox
      @EmperorNerox 3 года назад +9

      @@outsidechambaz not really its an injury not a measure of bravery lol. Geezus

    • @outsidechambaz
      @outsidechambaz 3 года назад +9

      @@EmperorNerox What? Your reply makes no sense

  • @Sunshine74444
    @Sunshine74444 3 года назад +237

    “I guess I gotta go now,” he says as his friends decide to go. He didn’t listen to his own voice saying he was tired but listened to the voices of others. Easy to say- but a hard lesson learned any of us can face. I hope he recovers fully to surf another day.

    • @1jazzyphae
      @1jazzyphae 2 года назад +2

      It needs ends well being a follower. I get its a opportunity you may never get but it's not worth it. There's more waves another day.

    • @matiasgibbs251
      @matiasgibbs251 Год назад +3

      He's a pro and needs to record footage so there's more pressure involved than a normal average joe surfing with his buddies. You're right but it's a trickier scenario.

  • @christopherjamesrussell
    @christopherjamesrussell 3 года назад +564

    Crazy how life can change in a blink. That feeling of invincibility being replaced by vulnerability is humbling. Thank God for great friends like Koa. Super epic friend right there.

    • @eldacec9236
      @eldacec9236 3 года назад +5

      Aqui se cumplen las palabras de este sabio proverbio: But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother Proverbs 18:24

    • @GinoNL
      @GinoNL 2 года назад +2

      Thank nature for that indeed

    • @carlwilliams6977
      @carlwilliams6977 2 года назад +3

      Really? You think it's "crazy" that if you go out and challenge nature and tons of water, your life can change in a blink? I think it's fairly logical.

    • @GinoNL
      @GinoNL 2 года назад +1

      @Marc Menard I used to believe in fairytales and magic too when I was a kid. Nature and physics is all there is.

    • @GinoNL
      @GinoNL 2 года назад +1

      @Marc Menard Is that one those fictional characters from a book?

  • @Soul-Taker
    @Soul-Taker 3 года назад +51

    Those waves looked so heavy, just so much water moving! It goes to show these kinds of injuries can happen to anyone. Fatigue can impact decision making, the guys should have called it a day, those waves were too heavy to take on in an exhausted state. So glad Billy is okay, he's a good guy and an amazing surfer.

    • @Turnpost2552
      @Turnpost2552 Год назад

      Yeah those waves in Iowa are super intense lol

    • @ryand141
      @ryand141 2 месяца назад

      Yep. Fatigue did it.

  • @itskoasmith
    @itskoasmith 3 года назад +53

    SO heavy to relive these moments!! LOVE YOU BILL!

    • @nacherabrown8491
      @nacherabrown8491 Год назад

      Amazing friend you are….God Bless your friendship

    • @oussamabaddouh5183
      @oussamabaddouh5183 Год назад

      Most beautiful and inspiring soul ever, Koa the man the myth the legend

  • @mehdiful9929
    @mehdiful9929 3 года назад +20

    To all of you interested in visiting Morocco, as a moroccan, I urge you to seriously take your well being into account, because in here our health care sucks ass. All rich people and government members the king included go to Europe for medical care. So if you’re looking forward to having fun in some touristic regions here in Morocco, KNOW THIS, most of touristic regions are in rural areas where hospitals are so poor to the point where patients don’t find doctors or beds/rooms for treatment. If you have an accident, God forbid, they will have to transfer you to a private hospital in Casablanca or Rabat, assuming you have money on you to pay them of course. Let alone, the time it takes to get there. Don’t expect a helicopter or an ambulance taking you in the highway with 100+ miles an hour, but van on a bumpy road...

  • @johnp2340
    @johnp2340 3 года назад +202

    Koa was a Total Rock Star and Pillar of strength! Now that’s a true brother!

    • @stephanie-chiyomiemch6794
      @stephanie-chiyomiemch6794 3 года назад +1

      Ke Akua bless Billy Kemper&Tahiti ka la ohana!!! Yup Koa a true brother.....soljah!!!
      Aloha from Hilo to Hanalei

  • @er4148
    @er4148 6 месяцев назад

    Truly inspiring to learn how Billy fought and advocated for his own life against incredible odds. So many lessons and the standout to me is unashamedly asking for help and demanding care when it’s not coming to you. Kudos to Koa and to Billy’s community for coming in so strong in recovery. ❤

  • @as752
    @as752 3 года назад +69

    Dr. Koa for mental and emotional emergency care. Because the body cannot live without the mind.
    Hectic experience. Hats off to all involved in getting Billy home.

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 2 года назад +1

    Kona you are a great friend for staying with him like you did. This documentary was one of the best I have ever watched. Thanks for sharing

  • @divineearthangel5416
    @divineearthangel5416 3 года назад +10

    Sending so much LOVE & HEALING LIGHT to Billy, his family, Koa, and all those who worked so hard to get him home. Billy, your Angel's worked overtime. BLESSED BE.
    💙🏄‍♂️🌊🤙♾🙏

  • @nelsonmartinez2420
    @nelsonmartinez2420 2 года назад +5

    His friends were amazing!!! Kudos for them !! What a great team of friends!!!’

  • @heenalu03
    @heenalu03 3 года назад +44

    My stomach ache watching this and learning what Billy went through. That had to be super crazy im glad he was able to make it back.

  • @simonedevlin7710
    @simonedevlin7710 3 года назад +2

    Billy Kemper is so blessed to have the support of his family, friends i.e. loyal and trustworthy Koa, first rate medical professionals, co-operation of airports and border security officials.All this when Covid is becoming an all encompassing pandemic.Prayers for continued cooperation of medical team and physiotherapy success.

  • @j3f423
    @j3f423 3 года назад +19

    @wsl thank you for bringing billy back to USA can’t imagine what he was going thru and for you guys to step it up shows a lot of character within the wall mad respect to the wsl and all who helped heal this legend @billykemper

  • @OhhSlash
    @OhhSlash 3 года назад +26

    this shit is heartbreaking. Amazing that hes okay.

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman 3 года назад +10

    this is seriously one of the best youtube mini series ive ever watched.

  • @fightmilk8613
    @fightmilk8613 2 года назад +33

    Not even a surfer but I’ve watched this multiple times. Amazing story and incredible production. Godspeed Billy.

  • @EdwinLap
    @EdwinLap 3 года назад +45

    That was heavy to watch. Glad it worked out in the end.

  • @resd1186
    @resd1186 3 года назад +22

    I’m watching this at 2:30AM and it’s so crazy to comprehend what’s happening and it’s even emotional for me and it didn’t even happen to me it’s crazy man who is feeling this?

    • @Aaron.soccer.13
      @Aaron.soccer.13 3 года назад +2

      Me 100% I have big feels for people

    • @Rueyful
      @Rueyful 3 года назад +1

      Internet kids discovering empathy is hilarious. Don't worry it's normal.

  • @bambamgv9
    @bambamgv9 3 года назад +73

    Thank god for Koa! Great friend right there!

  • @zoherhilali2229
    @zoherhilali2229 3 года назад +5

    I am just shocked for real I am from Morocco and we know that safi crazy with big waves but I was not imagining it will cause harm like that
    We are super happy for you bro stay safe aloha 🤙 from Morocco 🇲🇦

    • @kipweit9634
      @kipweit9634 3 года назад

      @@MLGgoomba Private hospitals are good.

    • @mehdibourha180
      @mehdibourha180 3 года назад

      That what happened when you're underestimate Moroccan health care workers, doesn't mean they are the best in the world but no body died from broken bones in Morocco 😉

  • @nickl8984
    @nickl8984 3 года назад +246

    This is the best series on youtube right now, I can't wait for the next one

    • @MissAtlantique
      @MissAtlantique 3 года назад +3

      dude yeah but not as dramatic as these!

    • @paulmidd5523
      @paulmidd5523 3 года назад

      "series" ? you must enjoy the voice of joel turpil.

    • @deadsypadilla
      @deadsypadilla 3 года назад

      There's jim can't swim-interogation videos.ruclips.net/video/zUVakeQ0h0Y/видео.html. There's so much stuff, this is boring.

    • @twsartadventures3660
      @twsartadventures3660 3 года назад +3

      ...lol wut, really? Quit it with the hyperbole, not everything you do needs to be 'THE BEST EVER HOLY CRAP NOTHING COMPARES'... you're exaggerating.

    • @markmcmahen9442
      @markmcmahen9442 3 года назад +1

      This is fookin ridiculous! A fractured pelvis and all this??? Y'all need help

  • @lulumoon6942
    @lulumoon6942 2 года назад +1

    I've been in some of these exact moments medically, and even I cannot imagine the terror of trying to get home under such duress! Bless all supporting Billy!!! 👍❤️🙏😎🌈

  • @rollwiththepunches5932
    @rollwiththepunches5932 3 года назад +58

    Stay safe in the ocean brothers and sisters! I broke my neck surfing 23 years ago and share my story on my RUclips channel..... just a warning its heavy!

  • @aaroncrosby2173
    @aaroncrosby2173 3 года назад +2

    Wow! I was just blown away watching and listening to Koa talk.What an awesome dude and a great friend. He would be the best mate a man could ever have.

  • @warwickwallace2699
    @warwickwallace2699 3 года назад +15

    The quality of this production is top notch, well done and thank you!

  • @beauchamp1763
    @beauchamp1763 3 года назад +18

    Billy you are surrounded by some incredible people who love you no matter what the situation.
    This is a story of how all the planet's aligned. Your a lucky man Billy Kemper.

  • @MissAtlantique
    @MissAtlantique 3 года назад +14

    Intense. The morale of the story life won't tell you when shit is happens. But when you think it could be the end it probably isn't. SO happy to see Billy alive!

    • @emanahmad2946
      @emanahmad2946 3 года назад

      Koa was a Total Rock Star and Pillar of strength! Now that’s a true brother!

  • @ludo348
    @ludo348 2 года назад

    This is the single most relaxing video ive ever seen. I put this on my 70" Sony in my bedroom at night with a few scented candles lit and and the whole mood just knocks me out cold.

  • @Rodrigo.S.S
    @Rodrigo.S.S 3 года назад +50

    Wow! Glad that he had that kind of support and structure. Imagine how many people face situations like that and even worse and die with no help. Koa you are such a true friend for a life! RESPECT.

  • @miguelvox
    @miguelvox 3 года назад +7

    Extremely happy that everything went fine for Billy Kemper. Sad to know that if you are a regular person with no strong connections you wil not survive. It is what it is. All human lifes are valuable no matter what.

  • @zacharybuerkle2244
    @zacharybuerkle2244 3 года назад +147

    imagine denying this flight into the U.S and then thinking: Yes, I'm helping

    • @Matt-yd5pg
      @Matt-yd5pg 3 года назад +3

      for real lmao

    • @808surfer7
      @808surfer7 3 года назад +22

      Yeah - exactly - "just doing my part to end the pandemic here" - what a joke

    • @oryonazurasyzygy6863
      @oryonazurasyzygy6863 3 года назад +6

      Yeah no fucking kidding. Ignorance and evil go hand in hand.

    • @travistarp7466
      @travistarp7466 3 года назад +20

      Yea, i understand commercial flights, but this a bloody medical private plane, you think they could make an exception.

    • @JN-wn1kw
      @JN-wn1kw 3 года назад +4

      “Pandemic”

  • @1royalwolf
    @1royalwolf 3 года назад +39

    Hurry up part 4. Such a great story to give perspective of how precious life is. Live for the day friends. Tomorrow might not come🤙

  • @GoBlue4lyfe
    @GoBlue4lyfe 2 года назад +16

    After listening to this story, when he talks about the emotions bombarding him, I felt like crying myself. I can’t imagine being told NO, they won’t accept the plane into the US. Horrific story but such a relief in the outcome. Bless all you out there that dare fight the sea for fun. It’s got to be the most adrenaline rush I can imagine.

  • @beachman13
    @beachman13 3 года назад +43

    Insane, surf doc of a lifetime.

  • @smileyhappyradio
    @smileyhappyradio 3 года назад +18

    Wow, what a documentary, what a story, something you never hear about, so glad Billy made it home to be recovering today.

  • @powdergangster83
    @powdergangster83 3 года назад +66

    Wow, I could feel all those emotions through each of their interviews. What a crazy and powerful story!

  • @EternityKX
    @EternityKX 2 года назад +8

    That's crazy... what scares me the most is the bad hospital and their inability cope with this. Had he not be flown away, he his survival rates would have been really low. Glad he made it out alive.

  • @caligrafetv
    @caligrafetv Месяц назад

    So beautiful to have people that care so much about you

  • @goncalosela4262
    @goncalosela4262 3 года назад +6

    Mamba mentality! Biggest inspiration ever Billy. What a surfer! One of my fav.

  • @LovingAtlanta
    @LovingAtlanta 2 года назад +1

    8/16/22 I’m NOT a surfer, I don’t follow the sport & I have no idea who Billy is but for some strange reason the Universe wanted me see this story & RUclips kept pushing this video to me. 🤔
    🙏💝I’m glad he made it home & is okay. 🙏💝

  • @timhaywood1100
    @timhaywood1100 3 года назад +15

    Wow! So glad Billy survived!

  • @nielsenaaa
    @nielsenaaa 3 года назад +11

    Morrocoan waves are all my childhood. Am glad you survived!

  • @gerylagrande
    @gerylagrande 3 года назад +53

    Why don't get surgery in Europe??
    Really good doctors in France and Germany specialized on sports accidents.
    Seems like an unnecessary big risk flying this long with nearly deadly injuries.

    • @W_soph
      @W_soph 3 года назад +26

      Totally!! Uk, france, Germany have the best health care system in the world and it's free! Or at least stay in Canada! I don't get that American pride! Do they really think they are the only qualified doctors in the world ?! Making him traveling for hours with such bad injuries is silly and irresponsible.

    • @elitefifa2223
      @elitefifa2223 3 года назад +1

      Yeah true he could have gone to Sweden Or Netherlands also so much options the best care in the world 🤔

    • @hootowl6354
      @hootowl6354 3 года назад +10

      Could be private insurance reasons. Or maybe he just wanted to be closer to home so he didn't feel isolated during operation recovery. How many more hours is it to the U.S.? And as they mention, maybe the biggest reason, Covid shutdowns were just starting. Plus, it was a medical plane he rode home. Did you guys even watch the video?

    • @GetOffMyPhoneGoogle
      @GetOffMyPhoneGoogle 3 года назад +4

      He didn't want to be going through a life threatening event in a foreign country, however the biggest thing was probably the virus or WSL would have convinced him to get the operation in France.

    • @daniellemoore-porter6032
      @daniellemoore-porter6032 3 года назад +4

      @@W_soph i think if youre about to die or think you are youd like to go home to your family too. its not about pride its about comfort.

  • @patrickhedman4192
    @patrickhedman4192 3 года назад +13

    Wow!! That was heavy!! I remember when I first heard about it ,that it wasn't that bad. But now hearing this story, it puts it all in perspective!! Thank God Billy is still with us!!

  • @RNicolasRuvalcaba
    @RNicolasRuvalcaba 3 года назад +59

    This is impossible to watch without getting emotional..

    • @RNicolasRuvalcaba
      @RNicolasRuvalcaba 3 года назад +8

      @MontalbanJR That's easy for you to say because you probably don't have a loving wife and four beautiful children that would care if something like this ever happened to you..

    • @miniguccibeard3021
      @miniguccibeard3021 3 года назад +4

      @@RNicolasRuvalcaba So? his point still stands... emotions ARE for the weak.

    • @Jayden-fg8on
      @Jayden-fg8on 3 года назад +5

      @@miniguccibeard3021 Is this a joke or you one of those "manly men" who pretend to be cool but are really just sad losers

    • @omritalmor343
      @omritalmor343 3 года назад

      The name of the song in the end?

    • @cpSharkBlast
      @cpSharkBlast 2 года назад +1

      @@miniguccibeard3021 and apathy is for the miserable .

  • @oumchar
    @oumchar 3 года назад +40

    From Morocco and I live in LA. I don't know what hospital he was taken to, but there are good hospitals in both Rabat and Casablanca.
    I think as he stated he was very emotional and wanted to get home more than anything else, and that can make your pain and agony worse. In all glad he made it, and speedy recovery.

    • @mehdibourha180
      @mehdibourha180 3 года назад +7

      You ouman You're right and you know that Moroccan doctors can handle situation like that

    • @Lorenzo-wl5xt
      @Lorenzo-wl5xt 3 года назад +5

      @@mehdibourha180 Well, I don't think they did.

    • @mehdibourha180
      @mehdibourha180 3 года назад +2

      @@Lorenzo-wl5xt what do you know about Morocco??

    • @Lorenzo-wl5xt
      @Lorenzo-wl5xt 3 года назад +3

      @@mehdibourha180 I lived there for quite some time. So you can go ahead and ask me anything you'd like

    • @mehdibourha180
      @mehdibourha180 3 года назад +5

      @@Lorenzo-wl5xt so are you Moroccan or foreigner live in Morocco??

  • @karenangell7539
    @karenangell7539 3 года назад +6

    Sadly during the live chat one person COULDNT BE RESPECTFUL!! Waiting for chapter 4 now. And yes Billy Kemper is a surfing LEGEND!!

  • @daveh900
    @daveh900 3 года назад +13

    Well done WSL, Koa, EMS teams, pilots, etc... INSPIRATION is exactly what WE ALL need.

  • @sabrinafelber
    @sabrinafelber 3 года назад +34

    Thank you WSL for this series! We all have to stick together! Thanks for getting involved and helping to get him home!

  • @SantaCruzSoulSurfer
    @SantaCruzSoulSurfer 3 года назад

    I lived in Morocco at anchor point for just shy of 4 years, it is NOT a wave that one takes for granted... (think pipe as a heavy wedge sliding right) 😬 I’m so stoked to see Kemp’s alright, that was heavy as hell... Big props to Koa, Dane, Jerome, Luke, Pat’O and crew for getting him home safe! 😍🤙

  • @Yasgraph524
    @Yasgraph524 3 года назад +24

    Man the power of being home with your surroundings is indescribable - there is no place like home.

    • @babawali3021
      @babawali3021 2 года назад

      "East or west, home is best."

  • @elbahijabdelmoutaleb6397
    @elbahijabdelmoutaleb6397 3 года назад +1

    we love you bro... keep going you do a great job...peace from morocco 👍❤️

  • @rvmcwhorter
    @rvmcwhorter 3 года назад +7

    Holy cow , what a miracle he is alive . Koa is an amazing friend .

  • @kgcane5195
    @kgcane5195 2 года назад +1

    Not even close to what happened to me in 2005 in Whistler, B.C., Canada but I fractured my L5/S1 vertebrae in a freak skiing accident. They didn’t have an MRI machine there in 2005. My injury is misdiagnosed. A doctor is yanking my leg telling me my pelvis is misaligned. I book a flight to Los Angeles two days later. I had a fracture and dislocation. Had surgery the next day for spinal fusion. Made a full recovery four months later.

  • @wavecatcher2360
    @wavecatcher2360 3 года назад +18

    Wow this is heavy. Koa smith is such a wonderful human

  • @quepaso568398
    @quepaso568398 3 года назад +13

    Koa was there for his bro. Much respect for you.

  • @thomasrandle2902
    @thomasrandle2902 3 года назад +4

    Billy Kemper , I'm very happy that your ok ,sorry you had to go through it . I do however hope you thank your very privileged position in this world for saving your life , your good friends, your connections with the WSL etc . The average Joe, broke ass surfer would not have received such treatment and may have been left there to die. We are glad you are still here among the living . I'm sure it was humbling, and I'm sure you have gained a whole new outlook on life ,consciousness, and your place in the universe . Much love and Aloha. Stay humble, because after a brush like that , you either on borrowed time , or it was the universe telling you to slow down and take a look around.

  • @amcheli
    @amcheli 2 года назад +1

    I don't understand why they didn't operate on him in Morocco... They have some excellent orthopaedic surgeons. My dad at the age of 72 slipped and massively fractured his femur just below the neck of femur... Got transferred immediately to a private hospital where he had emergency surgery. He healed very well and was back on his feet and crutches after few weeks and then walking independently shortly after that. Now you can't see any limping in his gait but he got to keep the metal work screwed onto his femur.

  • @jassirie1435
    @jassirie1435 3 года назад +26

    Koa, you're awesome!

  • @freshoftheoven965
    @freshoftheoven965 3 года назад +4

    Wait a min ,he started to feel good as soon he landed in cali?I just think he was scared and having panic attacks while he was in Morocco

  • @Pyndle
    @Pyndle 3 года назад +9

    Why didn't he just stop in France? Their doctors are probably better than the US ones (or similar, doesn't matter) for a fraction of the costs (and it's only a 2h-3h flight...)

    • @danielwornham1031
      @danielwornham1031 3 года назад

      absolutely

    • @oumchar
      @oumchar 3 года назад +1

      He wasn't willing to, same in morocco he could've gotten help.

    • @piderpark6547
      @piderpark6547 3 года назад +2

      He wanted to be with his family

  • @Dharmarenee
    @Dharmarenee 3 года назад

    The intricacies of his recovery from accident to rehab to return are not miraculous but a testament to the humans in his life who stepped up and contributed their gifts. I know crap-all about surfing was never a big fan but I am now. This was not just about surfing, it’s not about the injury it’s about being the kind of person that people will move heaven and earth to help. The logistics involved in moving him from one continent to another is textbook in how logistics work and that is getting things where they need to be no matter the obstacles.
    The greatest sensation in the world is reaching out for help and someone reaching back.

  • @DarknessYT2010
    @DarknessYT2010 3 года назад +30

    Boke my back paralized for life .Know the fear well in those first few days then the months of lying in your own shit .Every surfers nightmare . What dont kill you only makes you stronger . Glad he was ok and a friend was close by .

    • @markettrader911
      @markettrader911 3 года назад +2

      Truly sorry to hear that. Did Billy get injured by the water’s force or did he hit the bottom?

    • @therealcrimzon8129
      @therealcrimzon8129 3 года назад +1

      I’m so sorry

    • @supremespanker
      @supremespanker 3 года назад +1

      @@markettrader911 I am also curious, I think he hit his board in a very awkward way.

    • @lucassenno387
      @lucassenno387 3 года назад

      @@markettrader911 i really would like to know it too

    • @timashburn5475
      @timashburn5475 3 года назад +1

      You're not alone brother

  • @mehdibourha180
    @mehdibourha180 3 года назад +4

    I'm Moroccan and we got many university hospitals and a lot of private hospitals with plenty of not just doctors but professors (NOT THE BEST ON THE WORLD) but the are pretty good to handle situation like this.

  • @mrrichards6007
    @mrrichards6007 3 года назад +11

    Hospitals save ppl. Hospitals kill ppl, many ppl. I’m glad you made it through Billy.

  • @douglasbolling5826
    @douglasbolling5826 3 года назад

    Eight years ago, I suffered a TBI via car accident. It's still assuring to hear stories, such as this, that potentially bring to light, different accomplishments and endurances. Every case is different, but we are not alone.

  • @selboury
    @selboury 3 года назад +9

    Also Big ups to Jérôme and the crew in Morocco for their help and support! 👍🤙

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 2 года назад

    It’s literally a miracle that he survived. Between the injuries themselves and Covid hitting and the level of inadequate care he was getting. Nothing short of a miracle he survived! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @matthewsmith5109
    @matthewsmith5109 3 года назад +11

    @koasmith your a true brother. Blessings on you.

  • @michaelltnv6741
    @michaelltnv6741 2 года назад +5

    I'm living this story every day. I fight to get out of bed everyday. Back 5 spinal a double hip replacement. Double shoulder surgery from Fallin because of ny spine. Billy I was so happy to see you up and surfing again. It gives me hope. Support structure is nice but over time even they tend to disappear. Same old story everyday gets old. Thank you for the share. Brother you give me hope.

  • @5535178
    @5535178 3 года назад +94

    Billy is one of the best surfers I have ever seen, he will recover for sure!

    • @ryanlowe988
      @ryanlowe988 3 года назад +10

      He's all good now. This was filmed sometime back🤙🏼

    • @skrrrt164
      @skrrrt164 2 года назад

      He’s was speaking in the video hahah he did recover Clearly

    • @dragonsky799
      @dragonsky799 2 года назад

      @NastyFuhk Plenty of pros die while they're doing what they're great at. Grow up.

    • @terihill2972
      @terihill2972 2 года назад +1

      @NastyFuhk Even the best can suffer an accident. Mother Nature does not discriminate!

  • @themoorking
    @themoorking 2 года назад

    Oh maaan.. sorry to hear .. I hope you recovered and in good shape.
    Peace on you guys from Morocco
    🤙🏽❤️👊🏿

  • @thejonathanrath
    @thejonathanrath 3 года назад +15

    So thankful you survived brother Billy 🙏❤️✨

  • @genesmith4642
    @genesmith4642 3 года назад +5

    Shame on those officials in LA for not accepting the plane in a dire emergency. They should be held accountable covid or no covid.

  • @gwapojohn9512
    @gwapojohn9512 3 года назад +12

    Wow this is a crazy story! Im surprised though that he had no medical insurance, normally they would arrange a medi vac. I ALWAYS travel with medical insurance esp as a surfer we go to some very remote locations and surfing big waves in shallow water is super dangerous. Glad to see he made it out and has recovered.

    • @dannybruff
      @dannybruff 2 года назад +1

      Its med evac not medi vac

  • @mitseraffej5812
    @mitseraffej5812 3 года назад +18

    9 hours in the water! Wow. In my strongest years 4 or 5 was my absolute limit.

  • @TimberTramp
    @TimberTramp 3 года назад +15

    As someone who can relate to your accident (although not as lucky) there is much to be learned here! This raised lots of emotion! Thanks for sharing! It will help your continued health....

  • @alexmorgan2955
    @alexmorgan2955 3 года назад +2

    I don’t why they didn’t operate him in Morocco we have some of the best doctors there is no difference between them and European or American doctors just westerners think they are more developed they have to get of that ego
    With all respect to him

    • @Devilmousy
      @Devilmousy 3 года назад

      Probably because it was a life threatening surgery and you kinda want to do something like that where you feel home and not a foreign country

  • @asaldiva1
    @asaldiva1 3 года назад +11

    Thank you WSL for putting this together. Thank you Billy Kemper for sharing your story, and showing us the insides to the most gnarliest survival story out there. And Koa Smith, you are a true friend, everyone should have a Koa Smith in their corner.

  • @RaiseYourVibes333
    @RaiseYourVibes333 3 года назад

    Hope he’s alright now! Can’t imagine having experienced all that! Wow! TY for sharing!

  • @JordanAF808
    @JordanAF808 3 года назад +6

    Sending my good vibes and aloha for you billy! 😥

  • @TMSM81
    @TMSM81 Месяц назад +1

    As a British Moroccan, I am proud of the Moroccan health service helping this guy , but question is ! ! ! Will a Moroccan survive this ?

  • @andregonzalez3324
    @andregonzalez3324 3 года назад +21

    At the end with the relief, we all drop the tears in this dramatic situations. It´s almost like we have to, to bring balance to our mind and spirit, because the agony and stress it's to much to bear. Be safe Billy and everyone out there.

  • @chadie-on-sticks5214
    @chadie-on-sticks5214 3 года назад +8

    I can't believe I am alive either because im am 12 and had to stay to weeks in ICU when I was 10 for brain surgery 2 time thank god 🙏🙏😅

    • @Ovi1587
      @Ovi1587 3 года назад +2

      Indeed God was there and helped you in your difficult moments. I'm glad you are ok now. God bless you :)

  • @josephschmeggins6311
    @josephschmeggins6311 3 года назад +9

    Heavy. Damn. Came into this wondering what the big deal was. Finished this episode right there with him. Life is fragile.

  • @Salahdin_216
    @Salahdin_216 3 года назад +3

    This spot of surfing is very dangerous.. it's named (ras lafaa) the head of snake 🐍

  • @louie1944
    @louie1944 3 года назад +17

    All praise to God, the medical staff and his friends for helping him through such a rough time in his life.

    • @kauaifishing1365
      @kauaifishing1365 3 года назад +3

      Amen! Glory to God

    • @EmperorNerox
      @EmperorNerox 3 года назад +3

      lol it was the medical staff and his own strength. No hocus pocus sorry

    • @louie1944
      @louie1944 3 года назад

      @@EmperorNerox Sure, whatever belief you find happiness in mate.

    • @EmperorNerox
      @EmperorNerox 3 года назад

      @@louie1944 belief in unbelief

    • @louie1944
      @louie1944 3 года назад

      @@EmperorNerox ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @erikskelton8887
    @erikskelton8887 3 года назад +10

    Koa is one of the best people you could have in your life