Yes! That must be why I could not find the video; because it was actually a photo that I saw. By the way, your post was actually number 320. I've copied your text and image here. Ponygirl suggested that maybe a stray bullet struck a hose and caused the water spray. Until that is confirmed, I think this may still be something to keep on the RADAR.
From Steven W's post ...
The hydraulic counterbalance (load holding) valve was unscrewed to create a distraction. In my opinion the timing was late because the sniper encountered police on top of the building. This was to be 100% coordinated. I know hydraulics and the safety factors involved- no way a counterbalance valve blows out in a static situation even taking thermal expansion into consideration
Leak is opposite the shooter cylinder is steel, bullet is lead.
This shows collaboration 100%
The counter balance valve is mandatory by law and screw into the cap (or blind end) of the cylinder to hold the load in the event of a hose rupture. Furthermore the cylinder will typically use cast iron rings to avoid a catastrophic seal failure. 40+ years I’ve been involved in hydraulics.
