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tragedydisaster1 year ago•1 min saved

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Recovery Efforts and Hispanic Leaders' Open Letter"

The body of a third construction worker, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, has been recovered from the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse, with salvage dive teams locating him amid ongoing efforts to remove tons of steel debris. Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed condolences, emphasizing the workers' contributions and the dignity of their labor. Suazo Sandoval, who moved to the US from Honduras 18 years ago, leaves behind a wife and two children.

via CNN|

#baltimore #bridge-collapse #construction-worker

disaster-recovery1 year ago•3 min saved

"Key Bridge Disaster: Sonar Images, Liability Cap, and Titanic Connection"

New sonar images from the Key Bridge collapse site show the cargo ship Dali resting on the floor of the Patapsco River, with salvage and recovery efforts hampered by inclement weather. A second emergency channel has been opened for vessels near the site, with plans for a third deeper channel in progress. The Navy released sonar images of the wreckage, revealing extensive damage that complicates the salvage operation. The federal government is funding the cleanup, and President Biden plans to visit Baltimore on Friday. The disaster is estimated to be the most expensive insured marine disaster in history, potentially costing $4 billion.

via CBS News|

#baltimore #dali #disaster-recovery