Dragonfly swarm causes chaos on Rhode Island Beach

Scenes like those from a movie occurred on Misquamicut Beach in the American state of Rhode Island. A swarm of dragonflies flew in from above the water straight towards the beachgoers. "I have never seen anything like this," said a witness in an interview with local media.

Last week, beachgoers in Misquamicut, in the American state of Rhode Island, experienced moments of terror. Suddenly, a huge swarm of dragonflies appeared over the beach. Videos surfaced on social media.

The videos show people trying to escape. Some sought shelter, while others covered their heads with sandy towels.

Witnesses told local media that the swarm of insects resembled scenes from apocalyptic films. "It was an incredible sight. I was impressed by their sheer number," said 63-year-old Mark. "I have never seen anything like this," he added.

One of the beachgoers described that the swarm of dragonflies initially looked like a dark spot approaching the beach.

In North America, dragonfly migrations occur annually in summer and early autumn.

It is unknown which species of dragonfly caused the stir among the beachgoers. However, Virginia "Ginger" Brown, a leading dragonfly expert in the Ocean State, assessed that seeing such several dragonflies along the coast is "a true miracle".