Coming up on the 1 yr anniversary of the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis. There is a lot of buzz in the media right now about it.
What a mess. Our department was called to assist. I was home when it happened but knew we would be a department that would be called.
A lot of departments showed up that were never called. It only added to the confussion and mess. We arrived with our boat (4 of us) And our assignment was to not let any more depts. launch. We were only there for half an hour turning away depts. before we were relieved and released but what a sight it was.
It was just after we arrived that the scene went from rescue to recovery. There was so much going on.
My most vivd memory was not of amything at the bridge. Once we left the station with boat #2 in tow, I sarted dialing my gf(at the time). Not knowing what we were going to find or what kind of danger we would be plaeced in. She was at bowling so I knew she was safe. I was using my cell and I borrowed one from one of the other crew members. I kept hitting send on both but only getting "all circuits busy" I did that for 30 minutes straight maybe longer. I had my helmet in the cab with me and in it I carried a picture of her and her 3 daughters.
Thats what I remember most about the 35W bridge collapse.
Yes Donna, They really do. A girl I know wanted to find a dark secluded road so she could take her top off.
Jak466
State Trooper: Do you feel this vehicle is safe for highway travel?
Del Griffith: Yes sir. Yes. Yes I do. I mean she may not look like much but she'll get you where you wanna go.
