www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/05/rescue-workers-find-fifth-body-in-scheveningen-surfing-tragedy/
This is a truly shocking and tragic incident. I am quite stunned that this could happen, 5 people drowned in one go
. Reports are saying the victims were experienced water people, including surf instructors and trained lifeguards. Some saying heavy sea foam was a factor, obviously in addition to the strong currents and waves created by the storm.
This is very sad
Condolences to the loved ones and the Dutch surfing/watersports community
I saw that story. Bizarre....must be that the surf foam is particularly heavy and unexpectedly difficult to deal with.
Apparently its a common killer of seafarers during cyclones. I used to work at sea and crew I worked with knew three guys killed off Onslow 20 years ago. They explained to me that during a cyclone the sea can whip up so much foam that it covers the boat, suffocating those onboard.
I thought after that it was is maybe the reason behind why some ghost ships are found with all dead onboard, unknown cause.
