Footage has emerged of a mini tsunami hitting the coast of The Netherlands catching beachgoers off guard with a seven foot tidal wave.
According to local media, the phenomenon is so rare that it is the first time it has been so well filmed and documented.
The first reports of an approaching tidal wave of a medium height were at around 5.45am on Monday morning.
In footage shot from the balcony of a flat in the coastal resort of Zandvoort, the wave can be seen sweeping away beach chairs, boats and parasols.
The man filming is heard saying ‘a tsunami!’ multiple times in disbelief at what he is seeing.
In another video filmed from a sailing club 15 miles away in the resort of Katwijk the sea is clearly seen retreating first.

source: dailymail.co.uk