A Russian truck driver decided to brave crossing a wooden suspension bridge slung inches above floodwaters in Uryum. The pressure of his vehicle dipped the structure below the current where it snapped under pressure. The driver made it out alive but the truck is a write off.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....