Ships run aground at the Panama Canal
 

Three ships have run aground at the mouth of the Panama Canal because of an unusually high storm surge. I live on the opposite side, in Panama City. But this is the big talk of the day down here in Noriegaville.

Check out the pics -

http://www.dealante.com/upload/nodos.../doc-76349.jpg

http://dealante.com/upload/nodos/200.../doc-76347.jpg

http://dealante.com/upload/nodos/200.../doc-76346.jpg

that has got to cost a penny or two

Damn that is gonna cost.

correction on the bay at colon. it was not blocking the canal strong winds and surge thanks to a freaky cold front that decided to park his ass in the middle of panama is causing a perfect storm :)

but other than that my buddy is right :)

hey Z i am going on sunday to the flodded areas to take medicine water food etc with the rest of the 4x4 club. red cross asked us to go we are going to help

wish me luck will bring pics

See what happens when I get the translated version of the news?

Big time luck on your journey. I know it's not going to be easy. Hit me up online later today, I'll ask Maru if she wants to go and maybe we'll come with you. Humanitarian stuff is good for the soul.

this thread changed my life

I'm glad to know that this little piece of news made you smile and brightened your day. :thumbsup

thats never good.

money down the drain

Ouch.

Somehow, someway, the USA will use this as an excuse to skyrocket the cost of oil. ;-)

Holy shit...

So how exactly do they solve this? Will the water level rise back up again naturally?

I was just thinking the same thing, wow, what a big problem and a big cost.

someone will pay the damages

"Ha Ha" (in the voice of Nelson Munz)

yes insurance

2 guys here in Panama?

I've spent some time at Ft Sherman, right across the canal from Colon

you are here too? in panama i mean.

thats going to cost them

no, I havent been to Panama since you guys had your 1st democratic election.. that was like in 94? We were there as a deterrent force then we stayed to do jungle warfare school

Those suckers look pretty massive

Man, that's crazy! Thanks for sharing.

Panama's a very different place from when you were here, Mr. Pheer.

holy shit!

man I sure hope so :thumbsup