Jay Nilles
New Zealandrescue workerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jay Nilles is a retired surfman from the U.S. Coast Guard who served alongside Brett Bonner. After experiencing mental health struggles himself, he has become an outspoken advocate for recognizing the mental and neurological health risks faced by surfmen due to wave impacts, emphasizing the need for better support and awareness within the Coast Guard.
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Jay Nilles, a surfman who worked alongside Bonner, expressed concern about the overlooked brain injuries among Coast Guard crews.
Rescue boat crews showed signs of brain injuries, but the US Coast Guard wasn’t lookingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-04
New Zealand· 2026-08-04
