Reunion 2 victims during the heavy swell, St. Peter - 29 Jun 2022

The wave-submersion episode has continued since yesterday evening in the south and west of Reunion. The South-Southwest swell is currently reaching its peak, namely 6 meters on average between Pointe des Aigrettes and Pointe de la Table via Saint-Pierre, with peaks at more than 12m. The prefect who had activated the Operational Center in Prefecture (COP) in a reinforced watch position from 5 pm yesterday decided to switch it to an operational posture early this morning. Unfortunately, two victims are to be deplored this morning, one deceased and the other is in a state of absolute emergency. They were carried away by the waves at the Sale Pond, after crossing a perimeter prohibited by municipal decree. The wave-submersion episode has continued since last night in the south and west of Reunion. The South-South-West swell is currently reaching its peak, comprising 6 meters on average between Pointe des Aigrettes and Pointe de la Table via Saint-Pierre, with peaks over 12m. The prefect who had activated the Operational Center in the Prefecture (COP) in enhanced standby posture from 5 p.m. yesterday decided to put it into operational posture early this morning. Two victims are unfortunately to be deplored this morning, one casualty and the other is in a state of absolute emergency. They were swept away by the waves at Etang Sale, after crossing a perimeter prohibited by municipal decree.