Surfer Seeking "Better Waves" Wipes Out In Intracoastal Waterway
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HILLSBORO BEACH (CBSMiami) – A South Florida woman looking to 'hang 10' in Deerfield Beach 'wiped out' instead in Hillsboro Beach.
The 33-year-old surfer was driving from Pompano Beach to Deerfield Beach seeking better waves when her car hydroplaned on 900 Hillsboro Mile.
Her car ended up in the Intracoastal Waterway around 4:00 p.m.
But there's more to the story-driver said she was surfing in Pompano, on way to Deerfield for "better waves" #HurricaneMatthew #stayinside
— PIO Mike Jachles (@PIOMikeJ) October 6, 2016
It was very windy and rainy at the time due to Hurricane Matthew.
Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said the woman was not seriously hurt.
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