A kite-surfer died Sunday evening in Villers-sur-mer, in Calvados. The 31-year-old man was swept away by a gust and thrown against a restaurant window during a sudden gust of wind, around 8:30 p.m. He died instantly. Another person, reported missing at sea, was finally found safe and sound. “An extraordinarily violent storm has hit Villers-sur-Mer”describes the town hall of this municipality.
This powerful gust of wind, which “lasted 20-25 mins” on the “Côte Fleurie” between Ouistreham and Deauville, has also “three minor injuries”, we clarified. This unexpected and unannounced weather phenomenon by Météo France occurred while many people were still on the coast to enjoy the summer weather. The gusts took away the garden furniture on the terrace, which turned into projectiles. In Deauville, where a triathlon was taking place which was interrupted, the phenomenon caused panic.