Surf City

A dogfish shark was seen swimming through floodwaters in Surf City, New Jersey, as a powerful nor'easter battered the coast. Video of the shark gliding through the submerged streets spread quickly, drawing amazed and amused reactions. The scene highlighted how severe coastal flooding from the storm pushed ocean wildlife into normally dry neighborhoods.

A nor'easter hit Ocean City, Maryland, forcing organisers to cancel a music festival as officials began assessing damage along the resort town. Early reaction has backed the decision, with observers saying organisers made the right call putting safety first as high winds and surf battered the coast. Cleanup and damage assessments are under way along the shore.