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Rogue Wave Swamps Surf Contest Spectators
A big wave struck surf contest spectators in California, leaving some injured.
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (February 13, 2010)--Several people who were standing on a seawall to watch the Mavericks Surf Contest in California were struck by an unexpected big wave that left some seriously enough injured to require medical attention.
It was unclear if anyone was missing or how many people were injured.
Dozens of people were standing on the wall when the wave hit.
Contest officials and San Mateo firefighters weren't commenting early Saturday.
Brandon Snider, who was one of those who was hurt, said everyone's concentration was on the contest when a 5-foot to 6-foot wave "wiped out the entire seawall."
He said it's unclear how many people were on the seawall, but he said he believes some were injured seriously.
Snider was getting his knee taped up by a contest volunteer as he spoke to an Associated Press reporter.
At least three others were also getting medical attention.
