UPDATE: Boat mishap on West Seattle low bridge, cleared after 3 1/2 hours

(SDOT camera images except as otherwise credited)

2:36 PM: As the traffic-camera image above shows, the westbound low bridge is blocked right now by a truck that lost control of a boat it was towing/carrying and people who are trying to help remedy the situation.

2:39 PM: Police have arrived at the scene.

2:48 PM: Thanks to Otto for the photo taken around 2:10 pm, showing the boat fell off its trailer.

3:39 PM: Still not cleared, but traffic is getting around.

4:30 PM: Tow rigs have now arrived.

5:03 PM: Eastbound traffic is being held, the live video feed shows, while one rig attempts to lift the boat.

5:37 PM: The boat has been moved – and now the low bridge is opening for maritime traffic.

Eddie July 5, 2023 (2:52 pm)

Ouch!.Nice boat, that’s gonna leave a mark.

StreamDreamer July 5, 2023 (3:29 pm)

You had one job….

WSPK July 5, 2023 (3:30 pm)

OUCH, that’s a nice boat.

justme July 5, 2023 (4:36 pm)

What a beautiful boat! Hope the damage isn’t too sever.

Guy July 5, 2023 (7:25 pm)

Obviously they didn’t tug on the tie-down straps and say “that ain’t going anywhere”. Bummer, sweet boat!

22blades July 6, 2023 (5:41 am)

Not a strap in sight. Just the winch line. Old runabouts also like bunk trailers for the hull, not rollers. Wouldn’t have rolled if it were on bunks. Hope they were able to get it back on without any more damage.