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Colin Hoag
A monster wave crashed over a seawall in SoCal, injuring at least 8 people and sending dozens fleeing in panic.
West Coast weather has caused a surge in waves along the coast … folks in Northern Cali have marveled at waves as high as 35 feet.
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As for this video … it was shot in SoCal in the city of Ventura Thursday. Curious beachgoers were standing by the seawall, assuming it would protect them … it did not. They get pummeled by the force of the wave, knocking some folks down and underwater.
They scream as they scurry away in panic, as the water creates a stream along the shopping district.
At least 8 people were taken to the hospital — it was that serious.
DOG NEARLY SWEPT AWAY | A dog made a miraculous escape against high surf in Santa Cruz on Thursday. After being nearly washed out to sea, the dog was then thrown back onto the road by the surf. pic.twitter.com/XQEByksPM8
— KSBW Action News 8 (@ksbw) December 29, 2023
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Nearly 300 miles north in the city of Santa Cruz, a dog narrowly avoided being swept into the sea by similarly dangerous waves … with the current luckily carrying the pup back to shore.
L.A.-area beachgoers are bracing for 15-18 foot waves Saturday. So buckle up, and stand back.
