Death of five surfers in storm shocks Netherlands

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Fears more victims could be found after experienced group caught in heavy seas and thick sea foam off coast of The Hague

At least five experienced surfers have drowned after going out in stormy weather off the coast of The Hague, Dutch authorities have said.

The group of men, aged between 22 and 38, were among 10 surfers and swimmers who took to the water in Scheveningen on Monday evening in heavy weather that generated a thick layer of sea foam and hampered rescue efforts.

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