Injured surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand inspired by movie
over 4 years in Otago Daily Times
The solo surfer was injured after being washed into rocks at an Auckland beach. Photo: Surf Life Saving NZ
In his last moments of consciousness after being smashed against Auckland's west coast rocky ocean cliffs for three hours, Ben Searancke admits he resorted to the survival guide of a Tom Hanks movie.