Map of the area hit on the San Juan del Gozo Peninsula, about 5 miles from Octavio Ortiz
Last night two people were injured in the Lower Lempa of Usulután and are currently in the hospital. The injuries were caused by very high waves that struck them as they were guarding the sea turtle egg hatchery on the beach of Isla de Mendez. Two other people were also swept away by the waves, but were able to swim back to safety.
Community members reported that waves reached heights of 8 meters (26 feet) and that the water came inland about 350 meters (383 yards) which crossed the barrier peninsula and reached fresh water land.
Other nearby communities were on alert until 1:00 in the morning. Communities such as Octavio Ortiz and Amando López were kept on full alert by the emergency speaker that blared warnings throughout the night.
