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Video: Westport park turned into lake after sea surges onto the land

February 1, 2018

The ocean at Carters Beach completely inundated the foreshore. (Source: Other)

As the West Coast is hit by a severe storm today and park in the town of Westport has been completely swamped in sea water.

Video provided to 1 NEWS shows the park at Carters Beach completely swamped in water.

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The West Coast town is being buffeted by a large storm. (Source: Other)

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