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Friday, 16 August, 2002, 10:52 GMT 11:52 UK
In pictures: Children's rescue drama
Eight children and an adult have escaped with just cuts and bruises after a large wave engulfed them on rocks at the Giant's Causeway visitor attraction in County Antrim.

These pictures, from an amateur video taken by the father of some of the children, shows the moments when they were swept away.

Children pose for a picture with a parent
Children had posed for a picture with a parent

Youngsters realise the waves are getting higher
Youngsters realise the waves are getting higher

They attempt to escape the force of the wave
They attempt to escape the force of the wave

Children are engulfed on the Causeway rocks
Children are engulfed on the Causeway rocks

Eight children were swept away from the rocks
Eight children were swept away from the rocks

Children and their uncle suffered cuts and bruises
The youngsters and their uncle suffered cuts and bruises

Safely back home after their dramatic ordeal
Safely back home after their dramatic ordeal
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16 Aug 02 | N Ireland
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