Wednesday, March 27, saw the start of recovery operations in Maryland as searchers continued to look for the six people who were thought to have died following the terrible fall of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A 985-foot-long tanker collided with the bridge early on Tuesday, sending parts of it tumbling into the Patapsco River. Six construction workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador were listed as missing, according to CNN.
The US Coast Guard, however, has now said that it will halt its extensive search and rescue operation after coming to the conclusion that the men have passed away.
Miguel Luna, 49, a husband and father of three who was born in El Salvador and has lived in Maryland for almost 20 years, was one of the people identified. When the bridge collapsed, Luna was among the workers assigned to fix its potholes, as the BBC reported.
While ongoing recovery attempts continued, Miguel Luna’s wife, María del Carmen Castellón, voiced her sadness and the family eagerly awaited news.
They merely advise us to wait and that they are unable to provide us any information at this time. We are inconsolable because we don’t know if they have already saved them and our hearts are torn. In an interview with Telemundo 44, Maria bemoaned, “We’re just waiting to hear any news.”
Among the workers who went missing was Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, 38, who was also identified as a victim. Maynor, a married father of an 18-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter, was originally from Honduras. His brother Martin Suazo stated that he had lived in the United States for almost eighteen years.
The fall occurred early on Tuesday morning while the six workers—including Maynor—were working on fixing potholes on the bridge. They worked for a nearby firm called Brawner Builders, which maintains bridges in Maryland.
Senior executive Jeffrey Pritzker of Brawner Builders emphasized the company’s dedication to safety while expressing deep dismay at the incident’s unexpected nature.
Jeffrey said, “This was so completely unforeseen.” “We’re at a loss for words. We have cones, signs, lighting, barriers, and flaggers because we take such great interest in maintaining safety. However, we never anticipated that the bridge would fall.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who are missing and thought to be deceased.
Bride Demands Her Bridesmaids Pay for Their Dresses She Bought for the Ceremony
We weren’t expecting a financial shock when my closest friend Emily asked us to be her bridesmaids; instead, we expected a happy day. Karma suddenly stepped in during the drama, putting our friendship to the test and making the wedding one to remember. Excitement was in the air in the bridal suite as Emily, the soon-to-be bride, fluttered around verifying specifics. She distributed exquisite bridesmaid dresses, each one a work of art with delicate lacework and pastel hues.
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We were all thrilled by Emily’s dazzling smile as she saw James at the altar during the lovely outdoor ceremony. Even the pragmatic me started crying at the sincere promises. There was music and laughter throughout the event. Emily revealed something shocking to us at a private moment: she wanted us to pay her back $1,200 for each of the gowns. We hadn’t budgeted for this, which shocked me. A towering wedding cake that had been misordered at fifty kilograms came and caused a ruckus before we could reply. When Emily saw the enormous cake bill, she became anxious. As her bridesmaids, we spoke up and reassured her that genuine friendship isn’t based on financial gain.
We combined our resources to cover the cake, making the incident one to remember. Previous issues vanished as Emily and James danced together for the first time. The day, which was full of chaos and love, gave us insightful lessons about the power of friendship, humility, and giving. Notwithstanding flaws, the event turned into a treasured remembrance of unbreakable ties.
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