Wellington's South Coast

PHOTO: KEVIN STENT/STUFFThe Bluebridge Ferry battles the large swell.

Five properties have been evacuated and a person was swept out to sea as large waves slam into Wellington’s South Coast.

A Wellington Free Ambulance spokeswoman confirmed a person was swept to sea in Owhiro Bay on Wednesday morning. They had been recovered with moderate injuries.

Shortly after 12pm, Police confirmed five Owhiro Bay homes – with about 15 residents – were being evacuated.

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It comes after waves more than 5 metres high had been slamming into the coastline.

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