The Coast Guard has made the difficult decision to conclude its active search and rescue operation for the six individuals who remain unaccounted for following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath announced that due to the passage of time since the incident and the challenging water temperatures, the likelihood of finding any survivors is extremely low.
The tragic event occurred around 1:30 a.m. ET when a container ship collided with a pillar of the bridge, leading to its collapse. Despite the valiant efforts of the search-and-rescue teams, the operation was halted at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET.
