Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A temporary channel is opened in Baltimore after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Divers are using sonar technology due to low visibility caused by mud. Salvage operations are ongoing with the help of 3D images and a large floating crane.

Key Points

  • Divers guided by verbal instructions and sonar technology are searching for debris connections
  • No usable underwater video footage due to low visibility
  • Six construction workers believed to have died in the collapse

Pros

  • Detailed survey tools like 'Coda Octopus' help divers navigate in low visibility conditions
  • 3D images provided by the Navy's Supervisor of Salvage and Diving aid in salvage operations

Cons

  • Low visibility due to mud and murky water makes salvage efforts challenging
  • Rough weather conditions have hampered salvage efforts