Photo: Conquering a force of nature

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Miguel Barreira | Associated Press
A surfer, center, rides a wave off the coast of the Portuguese fishing village of Nazare, known for its massive waves. Also on the surf yesterday was Brazil’s Carlos Burle, who might have set a record riding a wave estimated at more than 100 feet. Burle also rescued Brazilian Maya Gabeira, who nearly drowned but suffered only a broken ankle.