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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 1H 5M

Mass rescue in a freezing rivermouth: Dr Will Allen's Mad Surf Story

from Mad Surf Stories podcast · host James Russell

Dr Will Allen was a trainee doctor in Dunedin, a small city in the South Island of New Zealand, when he and his fellow students decided to surf a remote beach south of the city. What should have been an enjoyable morning in fun waves turned into a rescue ordeal that had both joyous and tragic consequences. Will is a thoughtful and interesting speaker, and his experience that day has shaped the course of his life. Ngā mihi for the chat, Will! If you have a Mad Surf Story, get in touch by emailing [email protected] James Russell's surf novels are available as audiobooks at all the audiobook retails (such as Spotify and Audible) or as ebooks or paperbacks at www.dragonbrothersbooks.com or on Amazon.com Follow us on Instagram

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