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BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)<br />
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Owner Susan Thompson of Marine Restaurant in Milford On Sea, Hampshire<br />
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A huge clear-up operation was underway today along the south coast beaches after the Valentine's Night storm left a three millions pounds trail of destruction.<br />
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The hurricane-force winds that whipped up 30ft waves destroyed hundreds of wooden beach huts that sell for up to £40,000 each.<br />
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On Avon Beach at Christchurch, Dorset, the scene resembled the aftermath of a 'small Tsunami' with 70 sought-after chalets oblitered by the powerful waves.<br />
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The Army and scores of volunteers were today on scene helping to clear away tons of timber strewn across the beach and promenade.<br />
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Further along the coast at Milford-on-Sea, Hants, staff at the restaurant where 32 diners were rescued after it was smashed in by waves and shingle were facing a £200,000 repair bill.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: PhilYeomans/BNPS

Owner Susan Thompson of Marine Restaurant in Milford On Sea, Hampshire

A huge clear-up operation was underway today along the south coast beaches after the Valentine's Night storm left a three millions pounds trail of destruction.

The hurricane-force winds that whipped up 30ft waves destroyed hundreds of wooden beach huts that sell for up to £40,000 each.

On Avon Beach at Christchurch, Dorset, the scene resembled the aftermath of a 'small Tsunami' with 70 sought-after chalets oblitered by the powerful waves.

The Army and scores of volunteers were today on scene helping to clear away tons of timber strewn across the beach and promenade.

Further along the coast at Milford-on-Sea, Hants, staff at the restaurant where 32 diners were rescued after it was smashed in by waves and shingle were facing a £200,000 repair bill.