In a viral video circulating on social networks, a Mexican man can be heard shouting "it's worth it!", while running to get away from a giant wave recorded in Ventura on the afternoon of this Thursday, December 28, which left 8 people injured.
There are several videos that show the enormous waves that a strong storm has brought with it off the coast of California, which has left flooding in places like Santa Cruz and Marina.
@peninsula360press "It was worth it!", a Mexican man can be heard shouting as he runs away from a giant wave recorded in #ventura, #california the afternoon of this Thursday, December 28. Authorities call to protect yourself and follow instructions due to the strong waves in the #west coast ? original sound – Peninsula 360 Press
In those last two towns, residents were forced to temporarily evacuate due to the danger of waves and flooding that have left communities under water, forcing the closure of roads.
The US National Weather Service. He warned residents of the Bay Area coast in San Francisco to stay away from rocks, docks and other facilities, as, he warned, waves can reach up to 40 feet high in certain areas.
A vague group of people frappe Ventura, in California, suitable for 8 people.pic.twitter.com/wYSEnhSGnY
? C'est Terrifiant (@CestTerrifiant) December 29, 2023
Additionally, he said that with harsh beach conditions expected to continue across the West Coast, precautionary measures should be taken.
In that sense, he called for staying informed of local conditions, never turning your back on breaking waves, and leaving enough distance when observing large waves.
The Ventura Police Department stated that a high surf warning is in effect in the area until 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 29.
All beaches from Ventura Pier to Marina Park are closed due to large breaking waves and severe coastal flooding. ?Avoid the Pierpont area and all beaches until further notice.?
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