three members of a family carried away by a wave

The family had come to fish Thursday, May 19 in the afternoon on this dike. A place open to the public, a few kilometers from the Pointe du Raz. When a ground swell suddenly swept away the parents and one of their children, aged 12. Warned by walkers, the emergency services were unable to recover the family in time. The three other children who were on the ground were taken care of by psychologists. Friday, May 20, the prefect of Finistère says he is very moved. “Here in Cape Town, the drama of the sea affects everyone”says Philippe Mahé.

According to the witnesses, the sea began to be rougher at the end of the day. A strong swell and a high tidal coefficient, but no storm warning. “At this stage, I have no elements that show that we were in an exceptional situation”, says David Foltz, chief of staff to the prefect of Finistère. The Quimper prosecutor’s office has announced that an investigation into the causes of death has been opened. The authorities once again recall the greatest caution on walks along the water’s edge in rough seas.