178 EVER GIVEN: Satellite image reveals true extent of the traffic jam caused by mega-ship lodged in the Suez Canal - as shipping firms call on US Navy for help amid fears cargo vessels are sitting ducks for PIRATES (www.dailymail.co.uk) posted 3 years ago by 20-guage 3 years ago by 20-guage +178 / -0 40 comments share 40 comments share save hide report block hide replies
They have to dig it out because pulling it or pushing it won't work due to the suction the bow causes. The more they pull or push the more stuck it gets. Like shoving a toilet plunger in mud and trying to pull it out. This might take a while.