One day a cliff crashed down to the beach below

A cloud of dust engulfed Golden Bay and a huge wave slammed against the beach, pushing terrified swimmers up the shore. Some thought it was an earthquake, but Peter Borg, who had just rented a paddleboat to three young tourists, saw the cliff face collapse that unforgettable afternoon on September 5, 1980. “When I saw the cliff coming down, we got on a speedboat and shot off. Boulders tumbled down onto each other, spewing rocks across the bay. I thought I’d be looking for bodies.” “It was a miracle that nobody got killed. It was unbelievable. The paddleboat looked like it had been... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.