"Martin Rowley" wrote in message
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"Gianna Stefani" wrote in message
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Just watched it.
The usual array of reporters trying to hype it up again.
Was dramatic enough without that I think.


... yes, didn't add to the sum of knowledge did it? Also, some forced
attempts to link it all with the climate change debate: as some have
pointed out, these events (though not always with such dramatic results)
are a feature of the West Country coastal valleys (and indeed inland).

Martin.

Also they made it sound that all that mattered were the visitors who had
lost everything. They hadn't. They'd lost cars and a few possessions but
could at least return home. Some of the locals had lost everything, and seen
the village destroyed. The sea walls which had protected the boats from the
sea for generations were of no use this time. The local Coastguard had seen
his business washed away, but had to concentrate on helping others. I just
hope no-one is found in the hundred or so cars lying around.

Graham