The huge swells at Nazaré continue to challenge and confoundthe best surfers in the world, and several dramatic rescuestake place close to the perilous rocks. At the Gigantes DeNazaré event in January 2022, several wipeouts and closecalls threaten lives, as danger is narrowly averted by acts ofheroism and strength. Nicole McNamara's brother, C.J. Macias,catches an enormous wave, but then disaster strikes.
