US Politics | Horror moment huge rogue wave smashes into pedestrians on Miami sidewalk injuring six after it washed them into the sea
THIS is the horror moment a huge rogue wave smashed into pedestrians on a Miami sidewalk, sweeping them into the raging sea. Six people were injured when the torrent of water crashed into them after Hurricane Ian passed through South Florida. 
Twitter/@roshloweWPLGThe fearsome rogue wave breached the barriers and surged onto the sidewalk in Miami '/ ' 
Twitter/@roshloweWPLGSix people were washed into the ocean by the torrent of water on Friday '/ ' 
Floridians have faced a perilous few days but Miami was spared the full ferocity of the hurricaneAP 
AFPThe state has been devastated by the hurricane which has reportedly killed 23 people '/ ' Despite the blue skies, the ocean at Miami Beach seemed to remain under the control of the catastrophic storm on Friday. The monstrous ...king tide..., a non-scientific term used to describe exceptionally high tides, had merged with a rough surf. The worrying combination is known to create dangerous water conditions and spilled onto the shoreline at around 10.45am. Dramatic footage captured the moment locals were swept off the sidewalk and into the water as the rogue wave hit near South Pointe Park. READ MORE ON HURRICANE IAN 
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STORM DANGER Wild video shows shark in surge waters of Hurricane Ian as storm slams Florida Four women and two men were injured during the incident and rushed to hospital after being saved by Ocean Rescue units. They suffered ...minor injuries... and the area has now been closed until further notice, city spokesperson Melissa Berthier said. One eyewitness took photos of the incident, showing victims with cuts on their arms and legs, according to WSVN. One person appeared to have sustained a head injury. Most read in The US Sun STILL SILENT Vegas shooter's girlfriend 'is healing' as she's pictured near luxury home ON EDGE Serial killer fears after 43 murders in same area show chilling pattern DECOR WAR Teen Mom fans think Vee's new house is better than Kailyn's 'tacky McMansion' UNIMPRESSED WITH DRESS Teen Mom fans divided over Cheyenne's racy wedding dress NOT BEING CHEY! Teen Mom Cheyenne shows off her butt in see-through catsuit at wedding VLAD'S Z DAY Putin vows to use 'any means' to defend stolen Ukraine regions in nuke threat Bystander Williams Schachte said: ...I have never seen the water this turbulent, ever.... He had cycled to the park with his pal Tim Carr after noticing the unruly waves from their condo building. Tim added: ......I was really kind of shocked. It's kind of the perfect storm between king tides this month and I think the remnants of Ian.... Miami-Dade Fire Rescue warned locals it is not safe to go in the water and raised two red flags signifying the high surf advisory. Spokesperson Erika Benitez said: ...It is highly recommended that beachgoers understand the dangers associated to king tide, like rip currents and high surf conditions, which can be very dangerous and at times deadly.... The US Coast Guard said it has saved 325 people and 83 pets so far. Miami managed to swerve any major consequences of Hurricane Ian, but sea levels still surged up to two feet higher than normal. The terrifying storm first made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, bolstered by 150mph winds. DEADLY HURRICANE Nearly 3 million residents were left without power while at least 23 people were killed by the deadly weather front. The storm left a path of destruction across the Sunshine State, knocking out power grids and submerging dozens of homes underwater as officials begin the burdensome task of identifying the dead. Corpses were horrifically dragged from their graves in Orlando as cemeteries flooded across the state. Striking photos show homes reduced to rubble and huge sailboats washed ashore after the storm brought devastation to its continued path. A $1 million McLaren hypercar was whisked away as the storm touched down in Cayo Costa, Florida. Not to mention, before it reached the United States, the storm touched down in Cuba and ravaged the nation. The 125mph winds from Hurricane Ian left 11 million people in the country without power, creating a nearly nationwide blackout, along with massive flooding in many areas. Read More on The US Sun 
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TIGHT SQUEEZE I'm a Hooters girl - hack I use to get my tight work shirt on every day The storm made its second landfall in South Carolina on Friday with 80mph winds and downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane. Around 700,000 homes and businesses have lost power but residents are thankfully being spared the full ferocity of the storm. 
Bodies in Oakland Cemetery in Orlando were dragged from their graves by the waterFox35 
AFPThe sunshine state has been swamped in water '/ ' 
ReutersA partially submerged car and house in Kissimmee, Florida '/ '
Twitter/@roshloweWPLGThe fearsome rogue wave breached the barriers and surged onto the sidewalk in Miami '/ ' Twitter/@roshloweWPLGSix people were washed into the ocean by the torrent of water on Friday '/ ' Floridians have faced a perilous few days but Miami was spared the full ferocity of the hurricaneAP AFPThe state has been devastated by the hurricane which has reportedly killed 23 people '/ ' Despite the blue skies, the ocean at Miami Beach seemed to remain under the control of the catastrophic storm on Friday. The monstrous ...king tide..., a non-scientific term used to describe exceptionally high tides, had merged with a rough surf. The worrying combination is known to create dangerous water conditions and spilled onto the shoreline at around 10.45am. Dramatic footage captured the moment locals were swept off the sidewalk and into the water as the rogue wave hit near South Pointe Park. READ MORE ON HURRICANE IAN STORM TRAGEDY Hundreds feared dead after Hurricane Ian hits Florida, sheriff says STORM DANGER Wild video shows shark in surge waters of Hurricane Ian as storm slams Florida Four women and two men were injured during the incident and rushed to hospital after being saved by Ocean Rescue units. They suffered ...minor injuries... and the area has now been closed until further notice, city spokesperson Melissa Berthier said. One eyewitness took photos of the incident, showing victims with cuts on their arms and legs, according to WSVN. One person appeared to have sustained a head injury. Most read in The US Sun STILL SILENT Vegas shooter's girlfriend 'is healing' as she's pictured near luxury home ON EDGE Serial killer fears after 43 murders in same area show chilling pattern DECOR WAR Teen Mom fans think Vee's new house is better than Kailyn's 'tacky McMansion' UNIMPRESSED WITH DRESS Teen Mom fans divided over Cheyenne's racy wedding dress NOT BEING CHEY! Teen Mom Cheyenne shows off her butt in see-through catsuit at wedding VLAD'S Z DAY Putin vows to use 'any means' to defend stolen Ukraine regions in nuke threat Bystander Williams Schachte said: ...I have never seen the water this turbulent, ever.... He had cycled to the park with his pal Tim Carr after noticing the unruly waves from their condo building. Tim added: ......I was really kind of shocked. It's kind of the perfect storm between king tides this month and I think the remnants of Ian.... Miami-Dade Fire Rescue warned locals it is not safe to go in the water and raised two red flags signifying the high surf advisory. Spokesperson Erika Benitez said: ...It is highly recommended that beachgoers understand the dangers associated to king tide, like rip currents and high surf conditions, which can be very dangerous and at times deadly.... The US Coast Guard said it has saved 325 people and 83 pets so far. Miami managed to swerve any major consequences of Hurricane Ian, but sea levels still surged up to two feet higher than normal. The terrifying storm first made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, bolstered by 150mph winds. DEADLY HURRICANE Nearly 3 million residents were left without power while at least 23 people were killed by the deadly weather front. The storm left a path of destruction across the Sunshine State, knocking out power grids and submerging dozens of homes underwater as officials begin the burdensome task of identifying the dead. Corpses were horrifically dragged from their graves in Orlando as cemeteries flooded across the state. Striking photos show homes reduced to rubble and huge sailboats washed ashore after the storm brought devastation to its continued path. A $1 million McLaren hypercar was whisked away as the storm touched down in Cayo Costa, Florida. Not to mention, before it reached the United States, the storm touched down in Cuba and ravaged the nation. The 125mph winds from Hurricane Ian left 11 million people in the country without power, creating a nearly nationwide blackout, along with massive flooding in many areas. Read More on The US Sun 'SHE SNAPPED' Shocking details revealed after girl, 7, stabbed to death by mom TIGHT SQUEEZE I'm a Hooters girl - hack I use to get my tight work shirt on every day The storm made its second landfall in South Carolina on Friday with 80mph winds and downgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane. Around 700,000 homes and businesses have lost power but residents are thankfully being spared the full ferocity of the storm. Bodies in Oakland Cemetery in Orlando were dragged from their graves by the waterFox35 AFPThe sunshine state has been swamped in water '/ ' ReutersA partially submerged car and house in Kissimmee, Florida '/ '
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