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The little I saw was a bunch of no nothing Rat politicians (The Gov, a Senator, etc.) saying nothing useful but emoting loudly how horrible it was and talking up every government employee who had anything conceivable to do with the response. It was like an Oscar speech where the winner didn't want to leave out pandering to anyone who might vote for their next Oscar.

With luck they'll have a couple newsworthy dramatic escapes to spin against the otherwise rotten news. Realistically there is a fairly short window during which those who fell into the water haven't yet drowned during which time rescue is possible. And perhaps there could be some rescuable folks entangled in bridge debris which are still above water. Anyone alive and underwater after the fall better save themselves, because the chance they'd be spotted amongst this much mess in time for rescue is minimal. Anyone still 'missing' now is either dead or was listed by mistake–wasn't actually there when it happened. Some may not be found until they clear the bridge debris from the shipping channel.

Tow and secure the ship somewhere safe and start gathering the equipment and staff needed to clear the channel is about all that can be done today. Clearing that channel and reopening the port ASAP is the only short term good news they can produce. I wonder whether any resources useful for that might already be en rout to Gaza, but that's probably Schadenfreude too far.