Famed surfer Mikala Jones died Sunday morning at the age of 44 in a freak accident while surfing.

Jones was reportedly surfing along the coast of the Mentawai archipelago in North Sipora, Indonesia, when a surfboard fin tore his femoral artery and injured his left groin 10 centimeters. surf line. Her daughter Isabella Jones paid tribute to her father’s death on social media, including a photo of her with her father during her childhood.

“Right now it’s so unbelievable and surreal. I love you so much and I wish I could give you one last hug. How much I love you, I wish I could tell you again thank you for being the best father you could be,” she wrote.

“I wish you were still with us, but you shouldn’t have left yet. This is too early,” Isabella wrote.

“I know you’re in a good place right now with nana vi and your friends. I wish this didn’t happen and I could wake up tomorrow morning and go surfing with you,” she said.

Isabella then moved on to tell fans the harrowing story of her father’s death.

“I don’t know how to put it into words, but my dad had a terrible surfing accident and he didn’t survive,” she said.

“I’m happy he’s doing what he loves best,” she wrote.

Isabella opened up about her memories with her famous father.

“Life will never be the same without you. Thank you for teaching me a lesson and for always being there for me,” she said.

“I wish you were still with us.

Isabella wrote and signed a direct message to her father.

“You are a legend,” she said. (Related: Andrea Evans dies at 66)

Several surfing pros, including Tia Blanco, have shared their condolences. “Your dad was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in the surfing community. So sad to hear this news. Sending you love and strength. I’m so sorry,” she said. rice field.

An autopsy will be performed to determine Jones’ official cause of death. Tributes and messages of condolences pour in for the surfing star.