Telling Details Emerge From Tragic Brooklyn Bridge Boat Accident
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Telling Details Emerge From Tragic Brooklyn Bridge Boat Accident
""I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez. My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family..." - Rocío Nahle"
""The tides and wind were blowing up river, thus requiring...""
""A traditional performance put on by the crew of the Cuauhtémoc, a 43-year-old Mexican Navy ship, whenever they enter or leave a port.""
""A farewell display was being planned for the Cuauhtémoc.""
The Cuauhtémoc, a tall Mexican Navy ship, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, killing two individuals including a cadet named América Yamilet Sánchez. While the bridge itself was unscathed, the ship's masts were damaged. The sailors were preparing for a farewell display when the ship lost power due to tides and winds. A National Transportation Safety Board investigation is ongoing, with condolences flowing from officials to the victims' families. The ship previously had a successful record of sailing globally before this tragic incident.
Read at Miami Herald
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