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Moment terrified tourists scream and run for cover as rogue wave crashes through ferry near Spanish holiday island

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You can see the huge wave rising to at least one deck of the ferry.

This is the moment terrified tourists were forced to run for cover after a rogue wave smashed through their ferry.

The huge wave smashed through the ship minutes after it left Órzola, on the Spanish resort island of Lanzarote, on Sunday, heading towards the island of La Graciosa.

Dramatic footage shows the strange wave rising behind the ferry and nervous-looking passengers watching as it approaches.

Screams then erupted as water hit the deck and flooded the ground as travelers ran to safety.

A child was seen sobbing uncontrollably while jumping on a table.

You can see the huge wave rising to at least one deck of the ferry.

You can see the huge wave rising to at least one deck of the ferry.

Minutes after the small ferry left Órzola, on the Spanish tourist island of Lanzarote, bound for the island of La Graciosa on Sunday, a huge wave came over the ship.

Minutes after the small ferry left Órzola, on the Spanish tourist island of Lanzarote, bound for the island of La Graciosa on Sunday, a huge wave came over the ship.

Children were heard screaming and a terrified child was seen crying as water covered the floor of the boat.

Children were heard screaming and a terrified child was seen crying as water covered the floor of the boat.

Children were heard screaming and a terrified child was seen crying as water covered the floor of the boat.

Minutes after the small ferry left Órzola, on the Spanish tourist island of Lanzarote, bound for the island of La Graciosa on Sunday, a huge wave came over the ship.

Minutes after the small ferry left Órzola, on the Spanish tourist island of Lanzarote, bound for the island of La Graciosa on Sunday, a huge wave came over the ship.

Minutes after the small ferry left Órzola, on the Spanish tourist island of Lanzarote, bound for the island of La Graciosa on Sunday, a huge wave came over the ship.

Corriere della Sera reported that the ship managed to reach its destination

Corriere della Sera reported that the ship managed to reach its destination

Corriere della Sera reported that the ship managed to reach its destination

Debris can be seen moving back and forth across the ship’s floor as the ship rocked in the stormy conditions.

Corriere della Sera reported that the vessel managed to reach its destination.

In December, terrifying pictures emerged showing the moment a Norwegian cruise ship with British tourists on board was hit by a “rogue wave”, sending passengers sliding across the floor and losing power during a fierce storm in the North Sea.

MS Maud was sailing about 162 miles off the west coast of Denmark and about 217 miles off the east coast of Britain when the monster wave smashed the bridge windows.

The luxury cruise ship, carrying 400 passengers and crew, had begun a 14-day Northern Lights expedition sailing from Tilbury on December 9 and was due to return to the port of Essex on December 23.

Dramatic footage obtained by MailOnline showed the exact moment the strange wave hit, leaving the ship unseaworthy and requiring a tow to Germany.

The passenger who filmed the moment said: ‘I had the bridge camera showing on the TV to try and stop the motion sickness and I randomly decided to film it!

1710429437 761 Moment terrified tourists scream and run for cover as rogue

1710429437 761 Moment terrified tourists scream and run for cover as rogue

In December, terrifying pictures emerged showing the moment a Norwegian cruise ship with British tourists on board was hit by a “rogue wave”, sending passengers sliding across the floor and losing power during a fierce storm in the North Sea.

Terrifying images show huge wave crashing into Norwegian ship, causing a power outage

Terrifying images show huge wave crashing into Norwegian ship, causing a power outage

Terrifying images show huge wave crashing into Norwegian ship, causing a power outage

“As soon as the wave hit, the TV screen went blank and the ship’s horn sounded the distress signal, so I knew something was wrong.”

The tourist, who expected it to be a “rough ride” after having been through several other large waves, described how passengers, fixed tables and chairs were sent sliding across the ground. Fortunately no serious injuries were reported.

Weeks later, more images emerged of a luxury cruise ship dodging a fierce storm off Antarctica.

He captured the moment waves measuring almost 30 meters broke the ship and flooded the deck with icy seawater.

The Atlas World Voyager cruise ship was passing through the Drake Passage, the place where the Atlantic and Pacific oceans converge between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica, when it was caught in a terrible storm.

In January, images emerged of a luxury cruise ship dodging a fierce storm off Antarctica.

In January, images emerged of a luxury cruise ship dodging a fierce storm off Antarctica.

In January, images emerged of a luxury cruise ship dodging a fierce storm off Antarctica.

Tables, chairs, sun loungers and all kinds of debris were seen floating after the deck was invaded by the deluge.

Tables, chairs, sun loungers and all kinds of debris were seen floating after the deck was invaded by the deluge.

Tables, chairs, sun loungers and all kinds of debris were seen floating after the deck was invaded by the deluge.

Winds of up to 115 mph whipped the sea into a frenzy and sent 30-meter (93-foot) waves battering the luxury yacht during the perilous Dec. 2, 2023, voyage.

The exciting clip taken from the deck shows how the yacht was lifted to the top of huge waves before listing and sinking several stories.

After the deluge invaded the deck, tables, chairs, loungers and all kinds of debris were seen floating.

Fortunately, the crew managed to skillfully navigate the treacherous waters and the yacht reached its destination, Ushuaia, in southern Argentina, without suffering significant damage.

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