Divers making progress to lift the first bits of wreckage from the Potomac river can be seen.  The lifted wreckage is the result of a collision between an aircraft and a helicopter. The recovery process is estimated to last 3 days and began at 8 in the morning.  The Army Corps of Engineers informed everyone that the operation might uncover the remains of the survivors.

        This tragic accident happened around a week ago. The plane was an American airline flight and the helicopter was of the army's.

        A crane was set up on a barge in the river to help lift the wreckage out of the water. A piece of the plane, an engine, was the first piece of wreckage pulled from the river.

        Most of the attention is focused on the Potomac river and its surroundings. This is the after effects of a tragic accident.  The wreckage of the plane and helicopter have since been in the river since the accident.  As the body of water is quite popular, it is not a safe place to dump the wreckage.  The area is a hot spot for residents who enjoy spending time around the water.  The locals enjoy the river for a variety of reasons.  Some enjoy boating, while other enjoy the water for a scenic view.  The wreckage has been left to recover the missing persons.  Other evidence is being pulled from the river.

        It is important to remember that the accident was a tragic one, and it is important to take a moment of silence for the victims and their families.  The wreckage is being collected, but it is important to remember that the bodies of the victims need to be recovered first.  Some are still missing and need to be accounted for.

        The concern is that the wreckage might be forgotten about.  The wreckage is being pulled out of the river, so it will be off the local waterways.  However, some people see wreckage around the river as a memorial for the victim.  It is important to remember the people that died in the collision.  The wreckage that is being recovered can give closure to the victim's families.  The wreckage has been left alone too long, and it is time to pull it from the river.  The wreckage will be given to the families of the victims.

Diving into the Aftermath: the Recovery Efforts

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