Dozens of brave advocates plunged into the frigid Bay waters Saturday to save a crumbling San Francisco landmark that was recently closed to the public.
"We here in San Francisco need to send a message to our friends in Washington, D.C. it's time to fix this," Hegeler.
But years of crashing waves and storms have left it crumbling. The park service decided to close it permanently last month."Can you sign a postcard to help save Aquatic Park Pier?" said one volunteer.Advocates are rallying the public to urge Federal officials to come up with funds to fix the pier, that repair bill now topping $100 Million.
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