Coverage dated December 17, 2022 to December 18, 2022

'Freak' wave kills 3 beachgoers and injures 17 in South Africa

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By Amarachi Orie, CNN Three beachgoers were killed by a “freak” wave in South Africa‘s coastal city of Durban on Saturday, according to local emergency medical services (EMS). “EMS responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries,” spok…

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Al Jazeera
Freak wave kills three swimmers, injures 17 at South Africa beach (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 17, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.
Fox News
Massive freak wave sweeps South Africa beach, kills 3 and injures 17 (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 18, 2022
Fox News's feed description
A massive wave suddenly swept dozens of beachgoers in Durban, South Africa. The fatal wave slammed the visitors against a pier, causing several deaths and multiple injuries.
KRDO
'Freak' wave kills 3 beachgoers and injures 17 in South Africa (opens KRDO)
Published Dec 18, 2022
KRDO's feed description
By Amarachi Orie, CNN Three beachgoers were killed by a “freak” wave in South Africa‘s coastal city of Durban on Saturday, according to local emergency medical services (EMS). “EMS responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries,” spok…
The Guardian
‘Freak wave’ kills three at South African beach (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 18, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
The wave reportedly swept a group of beachgoers against the pier, emergency services said

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