Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline

Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns.

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Beaches are closed and fishing boats have been prevented from heading out to sea as a safety precaution.

The waves are being caused by persistent winds off the coast of the United States, according to The Chief of Hydrography and Navigation for Peru's Navy, Enrique Varea.

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