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Long Beach Surfer Rides Flooded Street Behind Pickup During LA Storm

Local TV identified the rider as Hayden De Leon, who said he was unhurt.

Overview

  • Viral video shows a surfer being towed on a board down a flooded Long Beach street during Monday’s deluge.
  • De Leon told NBC 4 he asked his brother to tow him by putting the truck in first gear.
  • He said he wore a helmet through the sketchier sections of the ride and reported no bumps or bruises.
  • In KTLA and NBC 4 interviews, De Leon cited a background in wakeboarding, surfing and snowboarding and called the stunt a blast.
  • The same storm snarled Los Angeles, stalling delivery robots and stranding Waymo vehicles, with more rain forecast Tuesday.