Last week, 47-year-old Aaron Beveridge went missing after breaking his leash during a big day out at Main Break Margaret River.
Just a few days later, as the next round of solid waves from the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia, Southern Mentawai Outpost owner Eric Foraker passed away while surfing Rags Left. According to reports, Foraker was cleaned up on a sunset set, and despite the efforts of other surfers, no one was able to find him afterward. Tragically, his body was recovered the following morning.
The 42-year-old father of two was a very competent surfer. He has been surfing, guiding and sharing his love for the Mentawais for over 20 years. Together with his business partner Ian Wegner, Foraker built and operated the Southern Mentawai Outpostsituated in front of his favorite wave, Thunders.
The Mentawai Southern Outpost took for Instagram to confirm the terrible news:
“It’s true. We lost Eric too soon! I’ve been trying to find some photos and some words all day. There are so many, many things to say. I’ll do another post in the future, but I want to get something out now. Eric and I spent a lot of time together last 12 years. Many times, I think we probably heard each other’s stories that I really thought would happen. people to step into the waves of their lives. And he lived life on his own terms. We built our dream together in front of his favorite wave.
Foraker leaves behind his wife, Vali, and two sons, Eli and Sade. Our hearts are with all his family and friends.
