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On September 10, 2024, the Feadship yacht 'Viva' found itself in a precarious situation as it became stuck against the 17th Street Bridge in Fort Lauderdale. While navigating the city's waterways, the vessel inadvertently wedged itself alarmingly close to the bridge, prompting an immediate response from the crew who scrambled to deploy the fenders in a bid to prevent damage. Despite their swift efforts, the luxury yacht ultimately allided with the bridge, leading to a tense moment as it oscillated back and forth with minimal movement towards freeing itself from the troublesome position. After a prolonged period of entanglement, the 'Viva' managed to disengage and resume its voyage, eventually docking at the Port of Savannah shortly thereafter. Thankfully, the incident did not result in significant harm to either the yacht or the bridge. For more details and photos, visit the report at Superyacht News: https://www.superyachtnews.com/fleet/viva-crashes-into-fort-lauderdale-bridge.