Freighter pilot called for Tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
The recent news of a freighter pilot calling for tugboat help before plowing into a bridge in Baltimore has stirred up a range of emotions and thoughts within me. As I reflect on the tragic incident that resulted in the presumed deaths of six individuals, I can’t help but feel a sense of empathy towards the pilots involved. The guilt they must be experiencing must be overwhelming, despite their efforts to avert disaster and save lives. The emerging details of their actions, such as dropping anchor, calling for a tugboat, and alerting authorities to close the bridge, paint a picture of individuals who remained calm and did everything in their power to prevent the tragedy from escalating.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker