Tidal bore engulfs hundreds of tourists on the banks of the Qiantang River in China
Thousands of tourists flock to the banks of the Qiantang River in Haining, Zhejiang Province in China to watch an annual natural phenomenon. Every year a tidal surge creates a huge wave that charges up the Qiantang River with the largest reaching a height of 29.5ft, according to local media
Despite warnings from the police to keep well back from the river bank, many ignored the advice and ended up being swept away by the wave
One local television journalist was broadcasting a piece-to-camera when the wave engulfed her...
...and her cameraman
Tropical storm Nanmadol made landfall in southern China bringing heavy rain, strong winds and high tides
A tidal bore is a natural phenomenon that can occur when there is a high spring tide. The natural 'funnel' shape of the river forces the incoming tide to form a wave (or waves) that travel up the river against the direction of water flowing out to sea
Tourists waiting for the wave
Thousands of locals and tourists crowd the banks to watch the event
Some dare to bring their vehicles close
A woman attempts to outrun the flooding wave
These tourists seem to be enjoying
The bore breaks over the banks of the river
At least 20 people were hurt as they were swept along by the wave
Helping a fallen tourist
They can only be described as deredevils
