Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Two crew members are dead, and more than 20 injured, after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The ship, distinguished by its large masts and sails, was on a goodwill tour and had just finished several days of public tours while docked just south of the bridge. Shortly after pushing back from dock, the crew lost control of the ship and it drifted into the bridge, snapping masts and endangering the crew. Officials report no damage to the bridge or those on it at the time of the crash.
Analysis and eternal perspective: Any time there is an incident at a location as critical to the nation’s infrastructure as the Brooklyn Bridge, there is cause for an extensive investigation—a process which is now underway. However, all early indications from investigating authorities suggest an accidental loss of control of the ship as the cause of the crash.
Tragically, two precious souls made in the image of God have perished, and a great many more are injured. The Equipped family should be intentionally praying for the families of the deceased and for the swift and full recovery of the injured. We should also recognize this story as yet another reminder that life on Earth is both short and fragile, and every day is a gift and an opportunity to spread the Good News of the Gospel!
You once were lost, but now you are found, and you are in possession of that which enables others to be found as well! As you pray today for those impacted by this story, resolve anew to give each of your remaining days to the task of making disciples!
The following article originally appeared in Thann’s “The Equipped” Weekly Newsletter. For more information on Thann’s weekly email, click here.