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The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck in the waters where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.

An operation to recover the bodies of four more people presumed dead continues, after a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday.

The two victims have been named as 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, of Baltimore, and 26-year-old Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera of Dundalk.

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  2. Funny how the Black Box data is missing critical minutes…. Just like the Epstein cameras not working and there being no cameras in the White House where the Cocaine was found. The Biden Crime Family continues its attack on America.

  3. How ghastly for those innocents done to death without warning or hope of saving. Their terror can bareky
    be imagined. Justice must be served if it can be shown that human failings were to blame for this tragedy.

  12. In my opinion as a Master Mariner and Marine Pilot this accident could have been avoided if Master of ship and Pilots onboard allowed ship to maintain the speed of about 8kt's instead of slowing vessel down when power was restored x2 onboard ship. Ship would of passed under bridge at 8kt's. There was only light wind early in the morning so windage would not have affected the ship to a large degree. The slowing down of the ship caused the bow(front) of ship to veer to starboard(right hand side) thus causing the ship to collide with bridge foundation support. There was not enough distance from ship when it lost power to the bridge to safely stop the ship before the bridge. Best option in this scenario forget about dropping anchor and trying to slow down using engine. Rather focus on trying to maintain ship in navigation channel when power was restored x2 and with the speed of about 8kt's it would quickly pass under bridge. Once passed under bridge then drop both anchors to slow down ship and use astern engine movements to reduce speed when power back on. The natural thing to do is to reduce speed as fast as possible to soften any collision or grounding which might happen, however in this case it appeared to be the wrong decision.

  15. Dear USA…

    Proposal for Rapid Wreckage Clearance Utilizing Airship Technology in the Wake of the Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse

    Executive Summary

    This proposal outlines an innovative, rapid-response strategy to address the immediate aftermath of the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. By leveraging a fleet of airships, including blimps, zeppelins, and large-capacity hot air balloons, in conjunction with precision cutting and rigging teams, we aim to expedite the removal of bridge wreckage. This approach is designed to minimize economic disruption, environmental impact, and facilitate the expedited restoration of this critical infrastructure.

    Introduction

    The recent collapse of the Baltimore Key Bridge has presented an urgent need for quick and effective removal of debris to prevent further economic fallout and ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding communities. Traditional methods of debris removal may not meet the necessary speed or efficiency required by this unique situation. As such, we propose a coordinated effort employing airship technology as a means to lift and remove heavy and cumbersome wreckage pieces.

    Phase 1: Assessment and Planning

    Initial Assessment: Deploy drones for a comprehensive survey of the collapse site, identifying key areas for immediate action and debris removal.

    Coordination: Establish a command center for close coordination with federal, state, and local authorities, engineering teams, and emergency services to ensure a unified response effort.

    Phase 2: Preparation

    Airship Mobilization: Assemble a diverse fleet of airships capable of various lift capacities, sourced from commercial, private, and governmental entities.

    Team Assembly: Organize specialized teams for on-site cutting, segmenting, and rigging operations, equipped with advanced tools for efficient and safe debris handling.

    Staging Area Preparation: Designate and prepare nearby staging areas for sorted debris, ensuring streamlined processes for recycling, disposal, or further investigation.

    Phase 3: Execution

    Operational Deployment: Begin targeted debris removal operations, prioritizing pieces based on size, weight, and impact on critical recovery efforts.

    Debris Transportation: Systematically transport debris to predetermined staging areas, utilizing airships in a coordinated and efficient manner.

    Adaptive Strategy: Implement a continuous evaluation loop, using real-time drone feedback to adapt strategies and prioritize efforts effectively.

    Phase 4: Post-Removal Operations

    Wreckage Processing: Facilitate the sorting and processing of debris for recycling or disposal, with considerations for environmental and economic impacts.

    Environmental Restoration: Conduct thorough environmental assessments and remediation efforts to address any damage caused by the collapse and subsequent removal operations.

    Considerations and Challenges

    This proposal recognizes the complexity of the proposed solution, including safety, environmental, logistical, legal, and weather-related considerations. A detailed operational plan will be developed to address these challenges, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and prioritizing safety above all.

    Conclusion

    The proposed utilization of airship technology for the rapid clearance of the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse presents a novel approach to disaster response. By adopting this strategy, we aim to significantly reduce the time required to clear the site, mitigate economic losses, and pave the way for efficient reconstruction efforts. We seek the support of the U.S. Government and relevant experts to explore this proposal further and bring together the necessary resources and expertise to make this innovative response a reality.

    Next Steps

    Immediate convening of stakeholders for proposal review and feedback.

    Formation of a task force to evaluate feasibility, resources, and detailed planning.

    Initiation of partnerships with airship operators, engineering firms, and environmental agencies.

    This proposal is presented for consideration and further discussion with the goal of implementing a swift, effective, and innovative response to a critical infrastructure disaster.

  21. Why if the bridge is so vulnerable didnโ€™t the government put batteries protection up stream and down to stop something like this happening. Clerks of nature happen, and if they had a put protection in it wouldโ€™ve just bounced off it. Also why arenโ€™t they tugs for and off just in case something like this happened whole idea of escort tugs to prevent accidents happening like this.

  27. I wish people would stop "sending prayers" and "thanking god". If your god had any decency, this wouldn't have happened at all. It's funny how this has been international news for four days, but school shootings are instantly brushed under the carpet. Is your god to be thanked for that too? lol

  28. Passenger was found still clutching the inside door handle. Looks like he pulled on that handle til he drowned. Imagine the fear and panic of not being to get out, and the cab filling with water, and trying to hold his breath until he couldn't find the urge anymore and he inhaled nothing but water. Friend who is a cop there told me this.

  30. TRAFFICKED CHILDREN WERE ON THE SHIP..THIS WAS DONE ON PURPOSE TO RESCUE THE CHILDREN..!!!!! SERIOUSLY !!! GODS CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE !!!!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰โคโคโคโค
    R.I.P TO ANY INNOCENTS LOST.. THIS IS HOW THEY TRAFFICK LITTLE ONES…

  33. The ship changes direction at the last minute to hit the support pillar on the bridge is enough to question/investigate. If you had a traffic cam and footage of a car going straight then veering to the right, going into a bus stop and hitting 6 people then you'd call it murder and the driver would be arrested on the spot. You wouldn't say "maybe the power went off" or crap like that.

    And don't give me any crap, the full footage clearly shows a specific change in direction at the last minute to go head on into the support pillar. What, is that CGI now…

    Also take into account potential motivations and the strategic infrastructure element. This bridge was used in the transportation of critical hazardous materials and will be down for at least 5-6 years maybe? Gee, who is leading every poll and favourite to win the next election, yeah no motivation to underminen the economy there… What was it that Mahar dude said, bring on a recession to stop Trump… There are many reasons why this could be a very successful attack to undermine the economy over the next 5 years,, which it will plus force those materials to be transported through more population heavy areas…… And if you don't think they could do that, didn't they lie about WMDs to invade a sovereign nation for oil and kill a million people? Suppose that's just a conspiracy though….

    Need proof? Do you think people who commit crime/corruption lay out all their evidence to present to the court/public like Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons? Look at the footage, look at the ships movements and form your own damn opinion/conclusion. Add the fact that MSM only show the edited clip, not the change in direction and the mayor of the city is demanding people don't watch the full footage is enough to generate questions at the very least. Unless you're an MSM pod person, then you'll take the falsified morale superiority for having g zero independent thought pretending you're better than those who do question and get designated every authoritarian favourite term of public shaming, a 'conspiracy theorist'.

    Hilariously if not on purpose then its proof every leftists favourite tool of control, DEI is a complete failure. Look at the company that runs the ship, who they hire and why… Look at the people running the port of Baltimore, all DEI hirings. So if not on purpose it's a grotesquely hilarious act of DEI incompetence.

  35. Will they try to tell us that "someone" hacked the computer systems aboard the vessel and this is a "new" type of terrorism…..maybe Russian Afghanistan Iraq Palestinian Muslim Christians were at the controls.

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