Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Blancoilirio on YT has a video explaining why it had to be recovered that way. The initial plan was to support it with inflatable pontoons and tow it to a nearby inland waterway where it was to be lifted onto a lorry but the local authorities objected to that plan. As a result and because the crane couldn't get closer than the edge of the beach, it had t be dragged out as seen on the video you posted, He also pointed out that some of the damage to the torpedo bay doors probably happened overnight as they organised the recovery, when the Grumman grounded on the beach.