We got a good show, and saw some people learn a valuable lesson climbing where they shouldn't be. It wasn't too many years ago tragedy occurred: a group of tourists were swept into the water by a rogue wave and one little girl drowned. This is video from just before the rogue wave from Hurricane Bill in 2009; the folks were apparently walking away from the water up the path when the wave washed over them.
It's fun to watch the waves and a thrill to hear the thunder, but don't put yourself too close, as the waves occasionally come in much bigger when the conditions are just right. Even in wave-free conditions, caution should be exercised - this is a natural area with steep drop offs on the edge of the rocks. One of our guests saw her little boy fall of a ledge (terrifying moment!); they spent their day in the ER and the remainder of their vacation nursing his head and leg injuries.
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| What a gorgeous day! |
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| Looking east towards Schoodic Peninsula in the distance |
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| Approaching Thunder Hole, people surrounding it |
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| Stairway closed down to the walkway below |
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| The folks at the top of the stairway are going to get wet |
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| And this is why the walkway below is closed |
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| Completely awash in powerful waves |
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| Folks sitting high above are still at risk |
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| These folks have chosen to climb the rock tower |
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| Now they are quickly reconsidering their position |
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| This young lady will not be here long |
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| Time to move |
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| And....folks at the top of the stairway get a good soaking |
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| Waves are subsiding after high tide but still dangerous |
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| Could easily wash you away |
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