A storm row in Maine’s Acadia National Park swept five persons into the ocean who were witnessing the ocean storm waves here today at noon; The Coast Guard of United States is busy finding those missing persons, according to authorities.
Chief Ranger Stuart West said that five persons were watching the storm waves when they were swept into the ocean. Minutes after the incident, Maine Marine Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard started searching for missing and swept away by the brutal oceanic waves two out of five persons were found while remaining three are still being searched with the help of two boats and a helicopter.
Incident was occurred around noon today, said West, adding to that he said the wave spread over a gathering who, in the park’s thunder hole, which is considered to be a safe place in regard surf produced by the hurricane. Chief Ranger Stuart West said that as many as 11 people, other than 5 swept, were also injured as many suffered with broken legs and twisted ankles, adding to that he said the waves were almost 12 to 15 feet high all day long. The police have made a request that if someone has video footage and photos of the event may inform the police to find out the probability of the more missing persons.
Next to Bar Harbor resort town, National Park Acadia is situated on Mount Desert Island, which was started originally with summer dwellers in the region by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and other private citizens.
Thunder Hole Acadia National Park
Thunder Hole Acadia National Park
Thunder Hole Acadia National Park
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