Massive wave crashes into a South African beach restaurant, injuring 12 people
Image credit: news24
A massive wave crashed into a beach restaurant in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on September 17, 2023, leaving 12 people injured. Five of them were transported to a hospital in a serious condition.
KZN Private Ambulance company said the wave pushed people and furniture as far as the back wall.
“It wasn’t one wave, it was a combination of a set of waves – the big swell running and the spring tide,” said Jason Livingstone, who owns and runs Trailboss Enduro, an off-road motorcycle training school.
A child got washed out and he ran to help, but the heroic lifeguard got there first and saved the child.
Sunday’s event was a part of powerful spring tides that also wreaked havoc along the Western Cape coastline on Saturday, September 16, killing a 93-year-old woman who was dragged by a wave at Leentjiesklip. Her daughter and a friend were injured.
The National Sea Rescue Institute advises both locals and visitors to exercise caution near seafronts.
References:
1 WATCH | Scene of chaos: 12 injured as wave crashes into KZN restaurant – news24 – September 17, 2023
The Watchers team and our contributors bring the latest on extreme weather, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, space weather, and all things science. We're all about making sense of the natural world and keeping you informed on what’s happening. Got a tip or a question? Hit us up using the form at newstips!
Commenting rules and guidelines
We value the thoughts and opinions of our readers and welcome healthy discussions on our website. In order to maintain a respectful and positive community, we ask that all commenters follow these rules.