Clifton Beach 12/01/10.
A beautiful but windy day in Cape Town. Where does one take visitors fom abroad to swim. Yes, naturally Clifton-Bikini beach.Usually a safe, wind protected beach.
After two wonderful hours in the water and on the rocks my guests suddenly(in seconds)noticed a rather large wave approaching the beach.
With wonderful insight they grabbed their loose belongings, their two toddlers and a baby in a pram - and within moments they were shoulder deep (he stands 6'4)in the sea.
Fortunately, besides being soaked and losing one shoe, they survived although a little shocked. Others were not that lucky.
A lady and her daughter from Durban who were next to them were washed onto the rocks and sustained slight injuries as well as losing ALL their belongings, including towels,clothing,shoes and beach bag containing wallets,car keys,etc.
Take care when swimming even on 'safe beaches'.
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