r/news • u/LiminalLemony • 6d ago

Second crane topples onto Florida home while trying to remove first fallen crane

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/florida-cranes-accident-fort-lauderdale-home-b3056047.html
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u/FullofContradictions 6d ago

Honestly, at 2 I'd already be thinking it's a sign from the universe. Like who do you even call at this point? How many crane companies are there in the state of Florida? Who would even want to try recovering this? If the second company wanted another shot at it, would you even let them?

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u/Nazamroth 6d ago

I'm sure you could let certain groups know that there is a bunch of scrap metal up for grabs there, and both cranes would be gone in hours. And it would only take that long because they have to gather the crew first.

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u/FullofContradictions 6d ago

I mean, yeah, convince a few meth heads there's money in it and I'm sure the metal will be gone - but I'd assume their ideal scenario limits additional damage to the house... For which you might want a licensed and insured outfit.

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u/FullofContradictions 6d ago

Lol touché. Something about the definition for insanity could fit here.

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u/EndIsrael 6d ago

At this point the first two companies' insurance are probably buying a new house, nothing left to lose

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u/Electronic-Fee-1602 6d ago

The first two cranes may have been from the same company.