Boat Owners Leap for Lives as Canal Collapse Creates "Absolute Crater"

A sudden canal collapse created a massive sinkhole, swallowing a boat and forcing owners to jump to safety. The dramatic incident happened overnight. Local authorities called it a "miracle" that no one was injured or killed. The collapse left what witnesses described as an "absolute crater" in the canal bank. The event underscores the vulnerability of aging water infrastructure. An investigation into the cause is now underway.