The last fling : Hurricane Carol 1954.
(DVD)

The Last Fling -- Hurricane Carol 1954 is a must view for anyone who has ever experienced a hurricane, enjoyed the waves at Horseneck Beach, lived in Westport or any New England town and those who are interested in history or natural disasters. The history included events of the day at Horseneck and East Beach, Tripp's Boat Yard, the Westport Yacht Club and Westport Point, including the rescue at Laura's Restaurant. The book also relates the near tragic story of the Cozy Cab bus being washed into the pond at Westport Harbor and the activities that took place at the Acoaxet Club and on Elephant Rock Beach.

From cover: The companion piece to The Last Fling, the award winning book, which is a fascinating tale of a life-altering events of courage, terror and survival, will be available at the beginning of the hurricane season on June 2. There are actual hurricane films as well as interviews with survivors of the tropical storm event, which at the time was the costliest hurricane to hit the east coast of the United States. The survivors describe in detail what they experienced as their homes and town were torn apart during Hurricane Carol in 1954. The 22 minute video speaks of the spirit of the times and the people, as wind and waves crashed without warning into this Massachusetts coastal town, making Carol one of the most destructive natural disasters the area ever endured. Original never-before-seen hurricane film is complemented with more than 30 photos recorded in and around the event. Most importantly, it is a story about a community, its people and the human spirit and how we all manage to survive in times of disaster as we experience these events together.

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