STUNNED beachgoers were caught on camera scrambling for cover as a mini twister tore through a packed beach in Britain.
The swirling column of wind appeared suddenly at Saundersfoot Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, sending sand and belongings flying as people ran to gather their things.
Items are thrown into the air at beach in SaundersfootInstagram / @wildritualsuk
Families can be seen rushing to hold onto their parasolsInstagram / @wildritualsuk
Some beachgoers retreat up the shore to avoid the swirling sandInstagram / @wildritualsuk
Footage of the dramatic moment was shared on Instagram by @itsoncardiff, with the caption: “Beachgoers scramble to grab their belongings as a mini twister passes through the beach in Saunderstoot.”
In the clip, towels, bags, and even sunhats are swept up into the air as the narrow funnel whips through the beach.
Families can be seen rushing to hold onto their parasols, while others retreat up the shore to avoid the swirling sand.
One viewer commented: “Naaa I’d be off that beach in seconds.”
Another wrote: “I mean, it’s a dust devil, a small one at that.”
A third added: “Gotta love people’s survival instincts.”
The twister, often referred to as a dust devil, is a rare but natural phenomenon in the UK.
It forms when hot air rises quickly through cooler air above, creating a spinning column of wind.
Though typically harmless, it can cause brief chaos in crowded areas.
Luckily, the beachgoers at Saundersfoot escaped without injury, and the twister dispersed after a few moments.
The video has quickly racked up thousands of views, sparking a mix of amusement and amazement across social media.
While such events are rare, they are not unheard of.
Just last week, a dust devil was spotted in Manchester city centre, swirling through the streets and bringing traffic to a standstill.
Witnesses described the 30-metre-high column of dust as “surreal” and “like something out of a film” .
In another incident, a mini tornado appeared off a seaside town, narrowly missing £140 million worth of beach huts.
The twister formed during a severe weather event, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such phenomena.
Though mini twisters are typically harmless, they can cause brief chaos in crowded areasInstagram / @wildritualsuk Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
