More than 18 hours after the collapse of the Baltimore bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore expressed his deep sorrow as the Coast Guard concluded the search-and-rescue operation for the six individuals who were on the bridge at the time of the incident. Governor Moore described it as a heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day, emphasizing the extensive efforts that were made to locate the missing individuals.
During a press briefing on Tuesday evening, Governor Moore highlighted the comprehensive approach taken in the search efforts, utilizing resources from air, land, and sea to locate the individuals. Despite transitioning to a recovery mission, he assured the public that every possible asset would continue to be deployed to bring closure to the families affected by the tragedy.