Huge storm surge sweeps walkers off feet at beach in north Cornwall
It happened as a 'colossal swell' and dangerous sea conditions
Last updated 29th Oct 2020
This was the moment a group of beachgoers were swept off their feet by a huge storm surge in north Cornwall.
It happened at Treyarnon Bay on Wednesday afternoon and the RNLI has released the video footage.
It shows a massive amount of sea foam catching people out as they walked along the beach, with several walkers ending up in the water.
The RNLI helped those who were knocked off their feet and have confirmed that nobody was injured.
It came amid warnings of a 'colossal swell' as remnants of a storm whipped up dangerous sea conditions.
Watch the video below...
"Experts have been watching weather systems out in the Atlantic for the last few weeks to calculate the impact on swell conditions hitting Europe and the UK. Forecasts at the moment are predicting a huge swell to arrive on Wednesday and into Thursday combined with strong winds.
"Sea conditions are set to be extremely dangerous and its likely most beaches will be red flagged with huge waves, strong rip currents and increased tidal surges. If you are tempted to enter the water, please go to one of the 27 lifeguarded beaches and listen to their advice, if there are no flags then there are no lifeguards. Do not enter the water if the red flag is flying, it only takes seconds to get caught out in conditions like these.
"While we expect stormy conditions during the winter, this particular swell is hitting in the middle of half term when the coastal area is busy with visitors to the region and locals off school. We would advise anglers, coastal walkers and anyone hoping to watch the surf to do so at a safe distance from the water."
"If you see anyone in difficulty, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Steve Instance, RNLI Water Safety Lead for the South West