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Contrary to an initial theory that the piece could have been lowered by a rope found still wrapped to it, the police department clarified Monday that a police officer had attached the rope last week to maneuver the part to better see a serial number and other indicators.
Originally posted by waypastvne
The rope is no longer an issue.
Contrary to an initial theory that the piece could have been lowered by a rope found still wrapped to it, the police department clarified Monday that a police officer had attached the rope last week to maneuver the part to better see a serial number and other indicators.
edition.cnn.com...
The piece was found in an 18-inch gap between two buildings near ground zero. One of the buildings is 51 Park Place, the site of a controversial Islamic community center.
Surveyors who found the piece called authorities to report that they'd found "apparently damaged machinery," police said. NYPD: Plane parts likely from 9/11 Photos: 9/11 victims remembered Photos: 9/11 victims remembered Photos: Children\'s art and 9/11 Photos: Children\'s art and 9/11 2012: Time-lapse: New WTC tower
Contrary to an initial theory that the piece could have been lowered by a rope found still wrapped to it, the police department clarified Monday that a police officer had attached the rope last week to maneuver the part to better see a serial number and other indicators.
The plane part is about 5 feet long, 4 feet wide and 17 inches deep, police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.
So tight it seems impossible for it to have managed to fit between the buildings. Yet another 9/11 'miracle' occurrence!