Bridge Over Troubled Water... or Not
So, you wanna know how many people went missing when that bridge in Baltimore decided to take a swan dive into the drink? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a story that's as murky as the water they pulled those poor folks out of.
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The Great Bridge Caper
Let's rewind a bit. It was a dark and stormy night (or something like that) when a big ol' ship decided to play bumper cars with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. And boy, did it win that game! The bridge, feeling a bit under the weather, promptly collapsed into a watery grave.
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Now, you'd think counting the missing would be as easy as counting sheep, right? Wrong-o. Apparently, people don't carry "I'm on a bridge" cards. So, the authorities were left scratching their heads, wondering if they were dealing with a missing person crisis or a particularly good game of hide-and-seek.
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The Numbers Game
As of now, the official count of missing people is drumroll please... well, it's a bit of a mystery. Some say six, others say more. It's like trying to count jellybeans in a jar while blindfolded. But hey, at least the jellybeans don't have families worrying about them.
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The truth is, figuring out exactly how many people vanished into the watery abyss is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube while riding a unicycle. There were construction workers on the bridge, but we don't know how many. There might have been cars, but we don't know who was in them. It's a real head-scratcher.
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The Search is On!
Meanwhile, the Coast Guard and other rescue teams have been working tirelessly to find survivors. They've pulled some people out of the water, but the search continues. It's a tough job, and we owe them a huge thank you for their efforts.
So, while we wait for more concrete answers, let's all send positive vibes to the missing, their families, and the rescue teams. And maybe, just maybe, we can learn a thing or two about bridge safety from this whole ordeal. After all, nobody wants to be the star of the next "Bridge Fail" video.
How To...
- How to avoid being on a bridge when it collapses: Easy, don't be on a bridge. Problem solved.
- How to become a bridge inspector: Get a degree in civil engineering and a love for heights.
- How to build a bridge that won't collapse: Hire a really good engineer.
- How to help with bridge collapse recovery efforts: Donate to relevant charities or volunteer your time if you're able.
- How to stay calm during a bridge collapse: Good luck with that. Seriously, though, try to stay calm, assess the situation, and follow instructions from authorities.
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