A barge operator has located a sunken barge in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that broke loose during weekend flooding. The Campbell Transportation Company Inc. used sonar to identify the object in the river, believed to be their missing barge. As a result, the river has been closed to maritime traffic while salvage operations are underway.
Seventeen of the barges have been secured, while seven are positioned against the Emsworth Locks and Dam, and one is pinned against the Dashields Locks and Dam. The company is actively developing a recovery plan for all affected vessels, ensuring the safety of recovery workers, barges, and the public.
