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This sailboat sank during a severe thunderstorm while at its mooring north of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.

 

All that's visible is the top of the mast.
 
Getting into position.
Captain Rich readies the air hoses.
 
The diver attaches the airbags and hoses.
The sailboat slowly rises.
 
It can be dangerous if she comes up too quickly.
Pumping the water out.
 
She's afloat on the airbags.
Captain Rich attaches the tow line...
 
...and they're headed for home

 

 

 

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