The storm caused the partial collapse of an emblematic pier and the death of at least 1 person.
Northern California was on storm alert with strong winds and high waves, which caused the partial collapse of an iconic pier and the death of at least one person on Monday.
The warning for people to stay away from the beach was stretching from the state’s border with Oregon to Monterrey Bayin the state of California, due to possible waves of up to 18 meters high.
As strong waves recorded on Monday caused the partial detachment of the emblematic Santa Cruz pier, which was left adrift at sea and from where at least three people had to be rescued.
A video released by ABC television shows how three people who worked on the repair works were rescued from the waters by emergency services.
The storm that hit the state of California also caused death of a man after having trapped in rubble in Monterrey Baywhile authorities search for another missing person, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Several coastal cities ordered evacuation of beach houses and hotelsdue to the risk of the storm.
North American authorities are warning that they are expected “dangerous and life-threatening beach conditions” along the Pacific coast, including rough seas and waves up to 18 meters.
