American surfer Mikala Jones, 44, dies in freak accident while surfing in Indonesia

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American surfer Mikala Jones tragically died over the weekend after his femoral artery was severed in a freak accident while surfing in the Mentawai Islands of Indonesia, according to family. He was 44. 

Jones, who was originally from Hawaii, suffered a fatal injury while surfing near the Awera Resort at around 9:15 a.m., according to Surfline.com. He reportedly sustained a four-inch wound to his left groin that was believed to have severed the femoral artery. 

Two surfers approach a wave near the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia.  (Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Jones’ father confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday that a surfboard fin cut his femoral artery during the accident.

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Jones’ daughter, Isabella Jones, posted a heartfelt tribute to her father in on Instagram. 

"I’m in so much disbelief right now, this doesn’t feel real. I love you so much dad and I wish I could give you one last hug. I wish I could tell you again how much I love you and thank you for being the best dad. I wish you were still here with us, you weren’t supposed to leave yet," she wrote. 

"This is too soon. I know you are in a good place now with nana vi, and your friends. I wish this never happened and we could just wake up and go surf together tomorrow morning."

Mikala Jones of the U.S. turns during the Panasonic Shockwave U.S. Open at the Huntington Pier in Huntington Beach, California in 2001. Mandatory Credit:  (Christopher Ruppel/ Allsport)

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Isabella Jones described the details surrounding her father’s passing a