Terrifying footage captured from multiple angles shows a powerful tsunami crashing into a Hawaiian coastal town, sweeping away cars, flooding streets, and leaving stunned residents scrambling for safety.
The wave hit suddenly, with little warning. “It was like something out of a movie,” one shaken local told reporters. “One moment the ocean was calm — the next, it swallowed everything.”
Videos flooding social media show water bursting over sea walls, smashing into storefronts, and pushing deep inland. Emergency crews are now working to rescue people trapped in homes and vehicles, as officials warn the full extent of the destruction is still unfolding.
Residents have been urged to avoid flooded areas and stay alert for aftershocks or additional surges. The scene is a devastating reminder of how quickly nature can turn deadly.