آخر تحديث في يناير 5, 2024

January 5th, 2024 — Pismo Beach, a popular tourist destination in California, has recently been the site of a tragic incident and significant coastal damage due to powerful waves.

سائح جورجيا يبلغ من العمر 39 عامًا, بريندا شونموغاناثان, فقدت حياتها بشكل مأساوي صباح يوم السبت على شاطئ بيسمو.

يتم إغلاق Pismo Beach Pier في منتصف اليوم بسبب ظروف الشاطئ الخطيرة
Epic waves pounded Pismo Beach last week. Officials say there are over $50.000 in damage.

She was knocked down by a large wave while taking pictures with her family near the Sea Crest Hotel. 

Tragedy stuck as a large wave unexpectedly knocked Shunmuganathan and her two children down.

While the family managed to rescue the children, Shunmuganathan was repeatedly hit by the waves and got stuck on a bed of rocks.

Despite the efforts of bystanders and first responders who performed CPR, she was later pronounced dead at the scene.


Pismo Beach Suffers Over $55,000 in Wave Damage

In addition to the tragic loss of life, Pismo Beach has also been grappling with significant coastal damage caused by powerful waves.

Last week, waves of up to 25 feet pounded the area, causing an estimated $55,000 in damages.

The Pismo Beach Pier closes at midpoint today amidst high surf advisory. News Channel 3-12.

The high surf eroded cliff sides, damaged coastal structures, and deposited sand onto the streets.

City officials are now scrambling to address the aftermath and prepare for another round of high surf predicted by the National Weather Service.

The advisory warns of large breaking waves, تتراوح من 10 إلى 15 أقدام, with local sets potentially reaching up to 18 أقدام. In response, city crews are clearing storm drains of debris to gear up for the impending waves.

As the community braces for more high surf, city officials urge residents and visitors to exercise caution and observe the waves from a safe distance.

The City of Pismo Beach is also developing a coastal plan to address the long-term effects of rising sea levels and coastal erosion, set for evaluation by the city council this spring.


Sandboarding near Pismo Beach – Oceano and Guadalupe Dunes

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