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Colin Hoag
A monster wave crashed over a seawall in SoCal, injuring no less than 8 folks and sending dozens fleeing in panic.
West Coast climate has induced a surge in waves alongside the coast … people in Northern Cali have marveled at waves as excessive as 35 toes.
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As for this video … it was shot in SoCal within the metropolis of Ventura Thursday. Curious beachgoers have been standing by the seawall, assuming it will defend them … it didn’t. They get pummeled by the drive of the wave, knocking some people down and underwater.
They scream as they scurry away in panic, because the water creates a stream alongside the procuring district.
No less than 8 folks have been taken to the hospital — it was that critical.
DOG NEARLY SWEPT AWAY | A canine made a miraculous escape towards excessive surf in Santa Cruz on Thursday. After being practically washed out to sea, the canine was then thrown again onto the street by the surf. pic.twitter.com/XQEByksPM8
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Practically 300 miles north within the metropolis of Santa Cruz, a canine narrowly averted being swept into the ocean by equally harmful waves … with the present fortunately carrying the pup again to shore.
L.A.-area beachgoers are bracing for 15-18 foot waves Saturday. So buckle up, and stand again.