Two Sicilian Mayors Swept by Wave During Facebook Live on Storm Damage

The footage was later shared as a public warning to keep away from seafronts and torrents during ongoing coastal storms across Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria.

Overview

Taormina mayor Cateno De Luca and Santa Teresa di Riva mayor Danilo Lo Giudice were knocked down by a wave while broadcasting from the Messina area.
De Luca posted the video with the warning, “Do not do what we did—stay away from seafronts and torrents,” after showing storm damage reported as linked to cyclone “Harry.”
National coverage reports evacuations, rescues and seafront restrictions across the region, including partial closure of Cagliari’s Poetto waterfront and operations after a river overflow in Sardinia.
Consumer group Codacons criticized the on-site live stream as a poor example that could encourage risky behavior.
De Luca defended the decision, saying the video was recorded from a public square not previously reached by waves and framed it as part of his civil protection duties.