http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...RESPASSING.html

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A woman in Fort Lauderdale, Florida who got stuck on a railroad bridge and had to be rescued by local firefighters could face trespassing charges.

The 55-year-old Dania Beach woman who has been identified as Wanda McGowan, was crossing the New River using a railroad bridge, when the bridge unexpectedly started to lift up.

As the bridge started to rise, Ms McGowan held on to the sides of the two tracks to remain aloft.

Matt Little, a spokesman for Fort Lauderdale police released a statement

'We are thankful that the individual involved in this life-threatening incident survived.

The decision to trespass on private property was an unfortunate, poor choice that endangered the trespasser’s life as well as the lives of the first responders

The decision to cross the clearly marked railroad bridge should not be lauded

We hope the news reports about this incident will help to educate the public about the dangers of pedestrians attempting to cross railroad bridges. Public safety is the City’s top priority.'

'I don't know why the locals didn't charge her,' said Robert Ledoux, a spokesman for the Florida East Coast Railway. 'There are numerous 'No Trespassing' signs. There is no way she could not know she was trespassing.'

Ms McGowan became tapped Saturday morning about 22 feet off the ground when the bridge over the New River went the bridge went back into its normal upright position after a train had passed by.

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Well, I'm sure if the locals don't go after her, that Holder's (in)Justice department will.

I hear they don't have anything else going on.

Why all the fuss? They could have just lowered the bridge and she'd have been fine.