![Alex Botelho after a heavy paddle session at Nazare. Photo Luke Gartside - Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 Alex Botelho after a heavy paddle session at Nazare. Photo Luke Gartside - Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981](https://wavelengthmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/82.jpg)
Alex Botelho after a heavy paddle session at Nazare. Photo Luke Gartside - Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981
![Surfers Andrew Cotton (UK) in red and Alex Botelho (POR) in black are seen riding a wave during the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge held at Praia do Norte beach, in Nazaré.Nazaré Tow Surfers Andrew Cotton (UK) in red and Alex Botelho (POR) in black are seen riding a wave during the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge held at Praia do Norte beach, in Nazaré.Nazaré Tow](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2AXDH12/surfers-andrew-cotton-uk-in-red-and-alex-botelho-por-in-black-are-seen-riding-a-wave-during-the-nazar-tow-surfing-challenge-held-at-praia-do-norte-beach-in-nazarnazar-tow-surfing-challenge-is-a-world-surf-league-big-wave-competition-that-took-place-on-the-praia-do-norte-beach-it-took-advantage-of-the-huge-swell-that-hit-the-portuguese-coast-on-february-11-2AXDH12.jpg)
Surfers Andrew Cotton (UK) in red and Alex Botelho (POR) in black are seen riding a wave during the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge held at Praia do Norte beach, in Nazaré.Nazaré Tow
![Nazare, Portugal - December 20, 2016: Alex Botelho (prt) During The Nazare Challenge 2016 - Big Wave Tour #3 At Praia Do Norte - Nazare, Portugal. Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Image 67801652. Nazare, Portugal - December 20, 2016: Alex Botelho (prt) During The Nazare Challenge 2016 - Big Wave Tour #3 At Praia Do Norte - Nazare, Portugal. Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Image 67801652.](https://previews.123rf.com/images/homy_design/homy_design1612/homy_design161200008/67801652-nazare-portugal-december-20-2016-alex-botelho-prt-during-the-nazare-challenge-2016-big-wave-tour-3-a.jpg)
Nazare, Portugal - December 20, 2016: Alex Botelho (prt) During The Nazare Challenge 2016 - Big Wave Tour #3 At Praia Do Norte - Nazare, Portugal. Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Image 67801652.
![Monster Wave: Alex Botelho @ Nazaré, Portugal - 2018-01-06 - Biggest Paddle Ever [Surf, Big Waves] - YouTube Monster Wave: Alex Botelho @ Nazaré, Portugal - 2018-01-06 - Biggest Paddle Ever [Surf, Big Waves] - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sPGR5doUcyE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Monster Wave: Alex Botelho @ Nazaré, Portugal - 2018-01-06 - Biggest Paddle Ever [Surf, Big Waves] - YouTube
![World Surf League on Twitter: "Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho was involved in a very serious incident during the Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently World Surf League on Twitter: "Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho was involved in a very serious incident during the Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1227298435545608192/img/JShajSCZ1r6tGwIU.jpg:large)
World Surf League on Twitter: "Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho was involved in a very serious incident during the Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently
Alex Botelho Nazare Wipeout by Jorge Leal | And the hits keep coming from Nazaré! Portugal's Alex Botelho went hard for one of the biggest paddle waves of the season yesterday but
![Big wave surfer Alex Botelho 'stable' after suffering sickening wipeout at Nazare – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale Big wave surfer Alex Botelho 'stable' after suffering sickening wipeout at Nazare – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale](https://wsvn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/02/200212_portugal_nazare_surfer.jpg?quality=60&strip=color)