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26-03-2024, 06:44 PM | #51 | |||
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Like depressing news to the happiest news within less than 2 mins It has been A DAY
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26-03-2024, 07:21 PM | #52 | |||
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They still have 6 dead bodies,
and the rest, to get out of that cold water Last edited by arista; 26-03-2024 at 07:24 PM. |
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26-03-2024, 07:31 PM | #53 | |||
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Still searching for dead bodies
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26-03-2024, 07:32 PM | #54 | |||
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Depending on how strong the current is, they could be anywhere now
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26-03-2024, 07:36 PM | #55 | |||
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26-03-2024, 07:39 PM | #56 | |||
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Yes, I'm in constant contact with MIL through IM. We're a very tech-connected family, especially given the distance.
Thanks for asking, btw, but we are fine... a bit more worried about what it means for B-more. Last edited by Maru; 26-03-2024 at 07:39 PM. |
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26-03-2024, 07:57 PM | #57 | |||
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…I’m so glad that your loved ones are all fine, Maru….I imagine that so many in all parts of the US are watching their screens and holding their breath a bit, while the search in the waters continues for those still not found…and so many services gathering to help in any way they can…
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26-03-2024, 08:10 PM | #58 | |||
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26-03-2024, 08:11 PM | #59 | |||
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26-03-2024, 09:05 PM | #60 | |||
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Anyway, they had a crash in 2000 and they're still trying to rebuild it and then "fix" the rebuild... If you love crossing bridges, you'll love this about it: Quote:
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An aside, because of where it is located, I'm sure that it will get rebuilt relatively quickly. Baltimore doesn't care so much about the QoL of its citizens so its less because of that, but that there's an understated massive national interest in that area between govt contractors, the NSA, proximity to DC, the military, etc... they're already talking about getting Congress involved, so no doubt it'll get funded and fixed. Congress moves at a snails pace at getting even basic things done, if at all, so the fact they would move this quickly should tell us something... Last edited by Maru; 26-03-2024 at 09:08 PM. |
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26-03-2024, 09:16 PM | #61 | |||
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27-03-2024, 04:51 AM | #64 | |||
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27-03-2024, 04:53 AM | #65 | |||
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27-03-2024, 05:36 AM | #66 | |||
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…’still missing..’…’presumed dead’…for a loved one it must be like dying inside again and again until the bodies are recovered and then that takes away the most distant and slim hope they might have still had…
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27-03-2024, 06:51 AM | #67 | |||
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But obviously happy that your Aunt isn't caught up in this Baltimore Bridge incident.
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27-03-2024, 09:17 AM | #68 | |||
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Miguel Luna, from El Salvador, was one of the six people on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed after being hit by a 289m-long cargo ship.
Those missing were reported to be construction workers who were on the bridge fixing potholes. All six worked for Brawner Builders, and are presumed dead by authorities. Baltimore bridge latest: Follow live updates A relative of Mr Luna told Sky News they were distraught as they waited for news about him, and said that some members of his family were taken by police to a location in Baltimore where they could be with the other families of the missing. Jose Campos, a colleague of Mr Luna, also told Sky: "My supervisor called me in the morning and told me they had rescued one of my colleagues but he was in a coma. "I never imagined something this awful could happen. The path where the boat goes was supposed to be a safe zone." https://uk.yahoo.com/news/baltimore-...042300191.html |
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27-03-2024, 12:18 PM | #69 | |||
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Ughhhh without sounding racist, I was worried it would be immigrants working on the bridge. We don’t always do the best documenting here, which means that those who are missing may not ever be properly identified.
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27-03-2024, 12:20 PM | #70 | |||
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Thanks guys for all the well wishes. I truly appreciate it.
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27-03-2024, 02:01 PM | #71 | |||
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Maryland is a sanctuary state so I don't think that would be as much of an issue. They give drivers licenses to undocumented and are actively pro-immigrant.
Latest legislation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md...rrier-success/ Last edited by Maru; 27-03-2024 at 02:02 PM. |
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27-03-2024, 02:19 PM | #72 | |||
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27-03-2024, 03:19 PM | #73 | |||
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Second of six missing workers named - as divers search river for bodies
The second missing construction worker who fell into the river as the Baltimore bridge gave way below him has been named as Maynard Sandoval. The 37-year-old, a father of two, is one of six men on the Francis Scott Key Bridge fixing potholes when it collapsed after being struck by a 289m-long cargo ship - the Dali. The first missing person identified earlier was Miguel Luna, a 49-year-old father of six, from El Salvador. Two Guatemalan foreign nationals aged 26 and 35 are also presumed dead, the country's foreign ministry confirmed. All six who worked for Brawner Builders are presumed to be dead by authorities as divers search the water for bodies, having recovered the black box from the Dali. A relative of Mr Luna told Sky News they were distraught as they waited for news about him, and said that some members of his family were taken by police to a location in Baltimore where they could be with the other families of the missing. Jose Campos, a colleague of Mr Luna, also told Sky: "My supervisor called me in the morning and told me they had rescued one of my colleagues but he was in a coma. "I never imagined something this awful could happen. The path where the boat goes was supposed to be a safe zone." He said all the men were migrants from "humble, low-income families" sending money to relatives back home. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he spoke to the families of the victims, assuring them since the mission had transitioned from search and rescue to recovery he would "put every possible resource to bring [them] a sense of closure". https://uk.yahoo.com/news/baltimore-...042300191.html |
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27-03-2024, 05:18 PM | #74 | |||
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Them being Gautemalan is helpful as its more specific. I lived in an area where many do live in. They are very nice people but very standoff ish and private. Much much more so than Hispanics are here (the standoffish part). They are heavily employed there in the service industry. MD is very expensive to live in in most places.
It could also be because of the language barrier. And the media simply being not able to find contacts for them. I would not be surprised if they just don't want their relatives information all over the news. It won't necessarily help them being found any sooner and Baltimore residents are similar to New Yorkers that knowing what has happened, if they see anything out of the ordinary, they will speak up. Baltimore's community is great in that way. Edit: There is less support locally there for integrating as far as language. Here, there is a big enough community of bilingual businesses and communities alike, its no issue. ESL has always been prominent, but more schools now do some class instruction in Spanish. Also I hate typing on mobile. Last edited by Maru; 27-03-2024 at 05:22 PM. |
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27-03-2024, 05:30 PM | #75 | |||
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