Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Sudden Coastal Surge Hits Buenos Aires Beaches, Leaving One Dead and 35 Injured

Authorities describe a likely meteotsunami driven by abrupt atmospheric shifts, prompting evacuations with ongoing coastal monitoring.

Overview

  • The surge struck Santa Clara del Mar, Mar Chiquita, Camet and parts of Mar del Plata during a crowded afternoon.
  • The victim was identified as Yair Amir Manno Núñez, 29, who was swept into rocks, according to provincial Civil Defense.
  • At least 35 people suffered mostly minor injuries, while one person experienced a cardiac episode reported as stable by local media.
  • Videos show the sea retreating before a fast-rising wall of water estimated near five meters that swept people and belongings.
  • Beaches were evacuated as lifeguards and emergency crews conducted rescues, with officials calling the event unpredictable pending formal study.