**Crew of Mexican Navy Tall Ship Clings to Rigging After Brooklyn Bridge Collision, Video Reveals**
In a scene that could only be described as a nautical version of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” the crew of the Mexican Navy tall ship *Cuauhtémoc* found themselves in a precarious situation after a collision with the Brooklyn Bridge. Eyewitnesses reported that the ship, which was on a goodwill tour, mistook the iconic bridge for a giant piñata.
“Honestly, I thought it was just a really big taco stand,” said crew member Juan “El Gato” Rodriguez, who was seen clinging to the rigging like a cat stuck in a tree. “I was just trying to get a better view of the salsa competition on the other side!”
Video footage shows the crew scrambling up the masts, arms flailing like windmills in a hurricane, as they attempted to avoid becoming the latest attraction in New York City’s “Extreme Sports” lineup. “I’ve seen some crazy things in my day,” said local hot dog vendor Frank “The Weiner” Johnson, “but I never thought I’d see a bunch of sailors trying to out-climb each other while dodging traffic!”
As the ship hung precariously, Captain Miguel “The Navigator” Sanchez was heard shouting, “This isn’t what I meant by ‘raise the sails!’” Meanwhile, a bemused tourist commented, “I came for the skyline, but I stayed for the live-action circus!”
Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, and the crew eventually descended, albeit with a few more knots in their hair than when they started. The *Cuauhtémoc* is now reportedly considering a new motto: “We don’t just sail; we fly… into bridges!”
As for the Brooklyn Bridge, it remains unscathed, but city officials are now contemplating a new safety measure: “No piñatas allowed.”
