Freak waves on Durban's North Beach caught on camera
The unusual high tide on North Beach was captured by shocked witnesses who shared their images on social media.
Whilst it seemed like the usual relaxed Sunday for most others who planned to enjoy their day on Durban's North Beach were stunned by the freak waves that emerged.
The extremely high wave that tragically swept away a seven year old little girl is known as a rogue wave. These types of waves are particularly dangerous as they are unexpected and can be extremely dangerous.
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The waves washed over the North Beach Pier flooding most of the area.
Darren Maule caught up with South African Weather Service's Wiseman Dlamini to chat about the incident. Take a listen to the podcast below:
Many that were on the scene took to social media to share the after math of what damage was caused.
The weather that took a turn for the worst got everyone talking. Watch official footage below of what North Beach, Durban looked like:
Were you at the scene or did you did you witness the high swell? Let us know in the comments below.