In a dramatic turn of events, a stranded container barge off the coast of North Abaco became the target of a brazen looting spree yesterday. The vessel, named *The Brooklyn Bridge*, had run aground near Nunjack Cay after its towline snapped during inclement weather. Scores of residents, arriving in small boats, swiftly descended upon the barge, hauling away goods ranging from toilet paper and dog food to appliances and furniture. The scene, captured in viral videos, was described as a “free-for-all” by one local, with some jokingly referring to it as an early Christmas for Abaco. Authorities, including the Defence Force and police, were deployed to secure the area, but not before significant quantities of cargo were removed. Stephen Wilson, North Abaco’s island administrator, condemned the theft but noted that police are unlikely to pursue the looters, as their actions inadvertently lightened the barge’s load. The Ministry of Transport confirmed that an assessment team has inspected the vessel and anticipates no environmental impact. Meanwhile, public reaction remains divided, with some condemning the looting and others defending it as a customary practice in the region. The barge, reportedly carrying millions of dollars’ worth of supplies, awaits a replacement tug for recovery.