We’ve always thought stand-up paddlers had their control boards a little scrambled, but these Kirk Aeder photos of 24-year-old CJ Kanuha prove it. As Kilauea pumped some fresh molten lava into Ma Ocean, Kanuha paddled in as close as he could while Aeder snapped the images from the safety of a helicopter.
We both knew it would make for an amazing shot if we could pull it off,” the 49-year-old added. Before attempting the stunt, the surfer left an offering for the mythical Hawaiian goddess of fire known as ‘Pele’ on a nearby beach. . . .”Not leaving an offering could have resulted in bad luck, a value that most native Hawaiians strongly believe in,” Mr Aeder said.
Well, at least they were taking proper precautions.
[Link: Telegraph UK]
