Tugboat!

An amazing feat with a river tug. Do not try this at home.
Remember, this is a professional captain.

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The tugboat is approaching the bridge with barges loaded with coal.

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This gives an idea of how fast the river is running. Obviously it is at or near flood stage.

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Oh DEAR!!! The bridge didn't open and the boat can't stop. Notice that the tug has released the barges.

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He is backing as hard as possible to try and avoid a collision with the bridge but can't back
down enough against the current.

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Uh Oh! The current has swung the boat around sideways.

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The cook thinks maybe something isn't quite right.

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The boss is going to be REAL mad!

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TAKE A DEEP BREATH!

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Uh... Boss? Do we have flood insurance on this boat?

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Uh.... Boss? You ain't gonna believe what we just did!

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She's low, but the flag is still flying!

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Look close at the bottom right hand side of the picture and you will see that the
bridge guardrail is underwater.

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The working deck is still underwater, but rising.

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The wheelhouse door and the door in the second deck are now open.

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Look at the water pouring out of the second deck doorway.

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One of the smoke stacks has broken off.

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Notice anything unusual?

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Look at the smoke coming from the exhausts. This thing is running!!!

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Ho Hum. Just another day on the river.

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