Seaside Heights: Before and After Hurricane Sandy

October 31st, 2012

These photos from the UK Mail are gut-wrenching.

Iconic: The rollercoaster prior to Sandy, it was publicised by the MTV reality show Jersey Shore

After the storm: The iconic Jersey Shore boardwalk is bent and twister, with parts totally destroyed, while the tar Jet rollercoaster is hanging into the Atlantic ocean

After the storm: The iconic Jersey Shore boardwalk is bent and twister, with parts totally destroyed, while the tar Jet rollercoaster is hanging into the Atlantic oceanLively: The aftermath is a far cry from the usual appearance of the famous beach strip

 

Fire: Some buildings on Seaside Heights were set ablaze as a result of the Hurricane

Snooki’s sentiments are apt.

 Fortunately, I have documented the Jersey Shore house during the summer of 2011 for posterity’s sake. We will always have the memories.