Thomas Reschak was taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce but died, Pearson said.

“Another surfer found him, watched him paddle out, and found him unconscious a few minutes later,” Pearson said.

Sheriff’s officials were told Reschak was an experienced surfer, Pearson said. He said other surfers were also there at the time.

“His surfer friends immediately brought him to shore and started CPR,” Pearson said. “They last saw him paddling through the breach and when they arrived they found him unconscious.”