Isle of Wight Council Blunder as Floating Bridge ‘Fake News’ Hits Facebook
The Isle of Wight Council faces a public roasting after posting false info about the Floating Bridge’s morning schedule. Their Facebook page claimed the service would be cancelled due to “expected weather conditions” — but the truth is far messier.
Floating Bridge Fiasco: Weather Not to Blame
Residents were quick to suss out the lie. The floating bridge had actually run aground in East Cowes, causing the suspension. So, the weather excuse was just a smokescreen. Maybe they meant to blame “tidal troubles” instead?
Grounding Woes Keep Mounting
This mishap isn’t a one-off. It’s the second time in days the bridge has hit the sandbank. The culprit? Problems with the supporting chains — apparently, extra slack is dragging the vessel into the Solent. To make matters worse, the usual backup boat, Jenny 1, is out of commission. Replacements are struggling with small tenders.
Council Under Fire for Misleading the Public
Local users slammed the council’s Facebook post amid weeks of ongoing service chaos. We’ve contacted the Isle of Wight Council for an official explanation on these confusing updates.
