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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jaqvwn6 wrote

Thank you to everyone that came out to last night’s magnet fishing meetup in Fells Point! This was our largest turnout yet!

Notable Finds: 4x Scooters, Shopping Cart, e-Skateboard, Walkie Talkie, Bike Rim, and Large Sections of the Metal Dock Walls

I also took my new ROV which I’ve decided to name “Michael Phelps” for a swim 🏊🏾‍♂️

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BmoreInterested t1_jaqxw42 wrote

Is the water clear enough to utilize the ROV? I imagine it's really easy to stir up the silt at the bottom.

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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jaqyl7q wrote

Oh yeah! The water isn’t as bad as everyone thinks it is.

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bonhot t1_jarh0fc wrote

does it record or just send a feed? we cool if you could upload some of the video if you found anything neat.

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brewtonone t1_jarhhhr wrote

That ROV is awesome looking! Bet it costs a pretty penny

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micmea1 t1_jaspw9r wrote

I feel like pretty soon there might be no more scooters left in the bay. A vital part of the ecosystem.

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markISsolid t1_jar48cu wrote

Don't forget that American Eel that slithered out of the scooter right when we were all trying to crowd around to take this pic. Crazy times.

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2_points_5_hours_ago t1_jarbspf wrote

And the woman in the front who valiantly grabbed it with her bare hands to toss back into the water!

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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jaretp4 wrote

Yes! Laura quickly picked the eel up and put him back in the water

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lola_birds t1_jatyooo wrote

That was me!!! It was the coolest and I’m so glad I got to do it!

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schentendo t1_jar1lta wrote

Ran past y'all last night! Keep up the good work :)

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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jar3nee wrote

Thanks! You should join us during one of your runs!

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kondoleon t1_jar2k5l wrote

Thanks all for taking care around the oyster cages hanging off the dock! The spat appreciate you

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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jar3h6k wrote

Absolutely! I make sure to teach folks how to avoid them when fishing.

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Longey13 t1_jarhxqb wrote

I wonder where the growth rate of the group caps...I love seeing how there are just a few more folks every week.

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jjk2 t1_jareoij wrote

going to need a bigger pier at this rate

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TheBananaStan t1_jarhxv3 wrote

Question: I have seen magnet fishing on tiktok a lot and in general it’s cool, but what is your guys goal?

Is it more focused on finding cool shit, or an effort to clean out the harbor? Maybe a mix of both is my guess haha

Keep it up either way, have fun!

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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jarmryc wrote

Both. It’s a win win if we find something cool or just remove trash from the waterways

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mutmad t1_jas9blm wrote

It’s really incredible to see how much this group has grown week after week. I love this city.

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brewtonone t1_jarhdt6 wrote

Do you reunite the scooters with their company?

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TopS3cr3t OP t1_jarmvpn wrote

They’re reported to the company and if they don’t pick them up in a timely manner the city fines them

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Ikemkagi t1_jarkx55 wrote

I appreciate how this group continues to grow. Soon you can take shifts, cover more area, and eventually lobby city government to be stricter on these scooter companies

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SCLSU-Mud-Dogs t1_jarn9eb wrote

What do you propose the city do to the scooter companies? They have paid for a permit to operate in the city to provide transportation. They already don't want their scooters in the harbor to begin with as it is a loss of revenue and then they have to pay to replace the scooter. The company itself isn't the ones tossing them into the harbor.

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Ikemkagi t1_jaroenz wrote

Implementing fines for the environmental pollution, for the improper storage, for the road hazards they present for drivers when left on the streets. If companies can’t keep track of the tools they use to make transportation easier because it’s cheaper to just replace them then they should be made cost prohibitive to operate within the city until another company that prioritizes that can

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SCLSU-Mud-Dogs t1_jaroysq wrote

Have you used one? The apps restrict where you can park them, you have to take a picture of them to verify and if you park them improperly the user gets fined. What can the scooter company do to prevent a random drunk pedestrian from picking up a parked scooter and tossing them in the harbor?

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Ikemkagi t1_jarpnra wrote

I have, they can spend the money to track the gps locations of the scooters and send employees to remove the ones that are out of place? Remove the ones that were last known to be in the literal harbor?

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Biomirth t1_jatf6xw wrote

Wow you like doubled the last few turnouts.

Like a lot of Baltimoreans I feel very proud of you and am quite grateful for what you've brought to the city. Thank you.

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keyjan t1_jargpjh wrote

lol @ the robo-sub!

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harishgibson t1_jaslnaf wrote

Damn I remember the last post you made, you got quite the turnout this time! Keep it up!

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Carlweathersfeathers t1_jart8mg wrote

Anybody now if the guy in the bottom left of the first pic’s first name is George?

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Naturally_Smitten t1_jat234r wrote

This group keeps getting bigger and bigger. Very nice!

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Douseigh t1_jauhbnq wrote

Any vids from the rov?

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