U.S. Coast Guard Capt. David O’Connel and U.S. Army Col. Estee Pinchasin, Key Bridge Unified Command Incident Commanders, observe the progress of operations on the Patapsco River during a media embarkation, April 26, 2024. The Key Bridge Response 2024 unified command priorities are to ensure the safety of the public and first responders, account for missing persons, safely restore transportation infrastructure and commerce, protect the environment, and support the investigation of the incident.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Himes)