Authorities probe damage after tugboat runs into Louisiana pier

摘要

Atugboat struck and damaged a New Orleans pier on Christmas Eve, authorities said. The pier was still closed in March. Miss Danielle, owned and operated by Chem Carriers in Sunshine, La., ran into Piety Street Wharf, according to Matt Gresham, spokesman for the Port of New Orleans. The incident occurred during a period of high water on the Mississippi River. The boat operator reported that conditions were foggy.