I saw someone drown today while surfing

I posted this on begining surfers as well as a warning. His body was floating in the water face down. His board had washed up onto shore. Leash did not break. My buddy dragged him out of the water. He was already dead when we got to him. I will never forget seeing his eyes wide opened. I have been mandated by my SO to never surf alone again after this incident. This will stay with me for a very long time.