Friday 30 September 2022 10:57 PM Terrifying moment huge rogue wave surges on to Miami sidewalk and crashes into ... trends now
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Six people were injured when a rouge wave surged across a sidewalk in Miami and crashed into rocks, officials said.
Video captured the terrifying moment the massive water took out several pedestrians following the departure of disastrous Hurricane Ian.
South Florida was spared major impact from the storm, and there were even sunny blue skies on Friday when the rouge wave hit.
But officials say that rough surf combined with king tides can create dangerous water conditions.
A high surf advisory is in effect until 8 p.m.. There are double-red flags, which means the ocean is closed to the public.
While South Florida was spared the major impacts of Hurricane Ian, king tides push sea levels a foot or two higher than normal and were expected Tuesday through Friday.
The wave crashed on to the sidewalk Friday around 10:45 a.m. Friday near South Pointe Park in Miami Beach.
Four women and two men were rushed to the hospital after being hit.
City spokesperson Melissa Berthier said they victims suffered 'minor injuries' but that the
