Mazda 2 2011 suddenly started making harsh noise. Disconnected screw was found

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Hi all!
So I went on a short errand ride and after 30 seconds I start hearing this nasty scratching/cranking sound that got worse the more I touched the gas pedal.
I kept driving gently to my destination as not to upset the vehicle (yet it still made bad sounds).

A few minutes later I opened the hood and saw some giant screw disconnected.
It seems to me that this led the drive belt to sit on the frame of the car.
I tried moving the parts back in place for several minutes but nothing really budges.

Is this a serious problem I should tow to the garage
or can I attempt to fix something here?

Thanks!!

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I would tow it to your nearest independant mechanic.

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You engine is about to fall out. Don’t drive it or more $$$$$ damage can occur.

Next time you hear something like this STOP driving the car immediately. Nothing good can come from continuing to drive with such a noise.

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Dang! Thanks for the message.
Do you know if this is typically an expensive fix?

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If you’d have stopped when it first happened, no. But you had to continue to drive it so all bets are off.

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Certainly don’t want to hurt the cars feelings.

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The bolt is long. Perhaps 3”? I can’t explain why mount moved sideways and bolt still remains
Bolt should be loose. Can you pull it out?

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