The reel, of a width of about 8 meters, was formed on the shore near a bathing establishment, the Lido Gallo, and tore and swirled chairs, umbrellas, beds, tarpaulins, gazebos and various mobile structures. Some people were seriously injured
In Varcaturo, a town on the Phlegraean coast of Neapolitan, a whirlwind created a panic among swimmers in the middle of the day. The reel, of a width of about 8 meters, was formed on the shore near a bathing establishment, the Lido Gallo, and tore and swirled chairs, umbrellas, beds, tarpaulins, gazebos and various mobile structures. Many took shelter in the establishment's restaurant-bar. On the spot, several ambulances intervened, treating a dozen people, including a child who was slightly injured by an eyebrow. The whirlwind, which lasted only a few minutes, was taken up with smartphones by bathers.
Campania, sea trumpet strikes the beach: the vortex of sand overwhelms everything
There are about ten - according to ASL Napoli 2 Nord - the bruised people brought to the emergency room of the Pozzuoli hospital (Naples) following the whirlwind in the afternoon in Varcaturo. Several traumas were found, including the cranial one, but fortunately for none of the people there were more serious consequences and all were subsequently discharged.
"They were terrible moments," says the owner of the beach, Agostino Di Somma, who worked with his family and the staff involved in the management of the plant to alert the rescuers, rush to the injured and help the numerous guests present today at the whirlwind. "There have been some injuries, but fortunately only slight - he adds - the sunbeds and umbrellas, due to the strong gusts of wind that hit us, have become real weapons. There could have escaped the dead". The staff of the beach was alerted early to close the umbrellas and deckchairs. "As soon as we saw that black cloud we realized that it did not promise anything good - says Di Somma - we closed the umbrellas and warned the bathers at sea and on the beach to take precautions for the bad weather coming". The damages are considerable. It is difficult at the moment to quantize. "We are working to put things back in order and repair what is possible. It was terrible - he concludes - but fortunately the bathers are safe".
In Varcaturo, a town on the Phlegraean coast of Neapolitan, a whirlwind created a panic among swimmers in the middle of the day. The reel, of a width of about 8 meters, was formed on the shore near a bathing establishment, the Lido Gallo, and tore and swirled chairs, umbrellas, beds, tarpaulins, gazebos and various mobile structures. Many took shelter in the establishment's restaurant-bar. On the spot, several ambulances intervened, treating a dozen people, including a child who was slightly injured by an eyebrow. The whirlwind, which lasted only a few minutes, was taken up with smartphones by bathers.
Campania, sea trumpet strikes the beach: the vortex of sand overwhelms everything
There are about ten - according to ASL Napoli 2 Nord - the bruised people brought to the emergency room of the Pozzuoli hospital (Naples) following the whirlwind in the afternoon in Varcaturo. Several traumas were found, including the cranial one, but fortunately for none of the people there were more serious consequences and all were subsequently discharged.
"They were terrible moments," says the owner of the beach, Agostino Di Somma, who worked with his family and the staff involved in the management of the plant to alert the rescuers, rush to the injured and help the numerous guests present today at the whirlwind. "There have been some injuries, but fortunately only slight - he adds - the sunbeds and umbrellas, due to the strong gusts of wind that hit us, have become real weapons. There could have escaped the dead". The staff of the beach was alerted early to close the umbrellas and deckchairs. "As soon as we saw that black cloud we realized that it did not promise anything good - says Di Somma - we closed the umbrellas and warned the bathers at sea and on the beach to take precautions for the bad weather coming". The damages are considerable. It is difficult at the moment to quantize. "We are working to put things back in order and repair what is possible. It was terrible - he concludes - but fortunately the bathers are safe".