CALIFORNIA — California native Collin Bosse had been surfing all his life until a devastating accident last year.
Bosse was swimming with friends at a beach when he dove headfirst into murky water that was unexpectedly shallow.
A traumatic spine injury left him paralyzed from his chest down.
“I will 100% surf again. There is no doubt,” Bosse said.
But ever since, the 24-year-old has been determined to regain his strength and adapt in hopes of getting back in the water.
Just weeks ago, thanks to his hard work and a team of volunteers, his dream came true, this time, on a custom-made surfboard.
“Amazing! It was perfect. It felt like I was at home again,” Bosse said. “The feeling of riding a wave is like no other. After the first five, I’m kind of like, ‘Alright, I’m getting a little cold. I think I am ready to go in.’ But then, …