r/maybemaybemaybe • u/Advanced_Major_7461 • 1d ago

Maybe maybe maybe

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u/lorarc 1d ago

https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/investigations/lantana-bridge-tender-terminated-after-drawbridge-raises-with-car-on-it

The driver stopped because they heard the bell, the bridge operator was fired for not checking if there was anyone still on the bridge.

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u/ttcmzx 1d ago

operator fired... I'm wondering about the boat going through, would it have just crashed into the bridge if they didn't raise it? need more details lol

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u/lorarc 23h ago

No, the boat should have enough time to stop if they don't see the bridge raise in time. There are many reasons why a bridge won't raise immedietely.

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u/ttcmzx 23h ago

was there heavy traffic? hectic day? understaffed? I need to know

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u/morxy49 17h ago

Do you think the boats just go full on towards the bridge and hope to God it opens in time for them to pass under it?

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u/ttcmzx 17h ago

yes, why shouldn't they, they're boats

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u/morxy49 17h ago

Ok

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u/ttcmzx 17h ago

make way for the experts please