26 barges break lose on Ohio river, some hit/get stuck at a dam

[WhatInThe]

26 barges apparently broke lose from moorings on the Ohio river. Some hit/pile up at a dam.

MSN

They said high waters at the time. I get a few can break loose but 26 at the same time?

 

[jimintoronto]

I suggest that the barges were "rafted together, in a group " and the mooring lines were not sufficient to hold them to the pier. JimB.

 

[Murrmurr]

I suggest that the barges were "rafted together, in a group " and the mooring lines were not sufficient to hold them to the pier. JimB.

Makes one wonder if our modern workforce lacks something. Like work ethics or personal pride or whatnot.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

There’s been a lot of boat accidents lately.