Of the eight construction workers on the Baltimore Bridge when it collapsed, two were successfully rescued alive, two deceased bodies were discovered, and four remain missing. Some of them are loving husbands and fathers.
Earlier this week, a heart-wrenching tragedy struck the Baltimore Bridge when it became the site of a catastrophic collapse. At the time, eight construction workers were on the bridge to repair potholes and maintain the integrity of the critical infrastructure.
This incident has since plunged the city into mourning and sparked widespread concern over the safety of its bridges and the brave individuals who maintain them.
Photo capture of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before the cargo vessel collided with it on March 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The scene where a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD as seen from a plane on March 26, 2024 | Source: Instagram/vanhoutenphoto
In the aftermath of the collapse, a massive search and rescue operation was launched, drawing on local and state resources. This concerted effort resulted in the rescue of two workers from the cold waters below the bridge, while the fate of the remaining six hung in uncertainty.
The hope of finding the missing workers alive dwindled, leading to a somber announcement on Tuesday evening. The operation transitioned from rescue to recovery, a decision underscored by the grim reality presented by Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath.
“Based on the length of time that we’ve gone in the search, the extensive search efforts that we put into it, the water temperature — at this point, we do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,”
