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Thursday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a significant update regarding the search for a lost submarine in the vicinity of the Titanic wreckage.
The Coast Guard’s Northeast division promptly shared that debris had been discovered within the search area by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV):
The update arrives shortly after the estimated oxygen reserves on the submersible were depleted earlier this morning. However, with the recent discovery of a debris field, speculations have arisen regarding the possibility that the sub imploded, potentially resulting in the loss of lives even before today.
Mario Nawfal, a blockchain investor, also shared the news and expressed his opinion that the report “confirms” the implosion of the ship’s carbon fiber hull.
“This confirms what we’ve discussed for 8 hours yesterday: The carbon fibre hull of the submersible IMPLODED, killing everyone onboard instantly,” Nawfal wrote.
“The bad news: Everyone is unfortunately dead. Our hearts go to their friends and family. The ‘good’ news: While this isn’t really good news, it’s a relief, because the implosion means everyone onboard died instantly instead of suffocating slowly over days.”
Five passengers were aboard the submarine for a tour of the Titanic wreckage that cost $250,000 per person. The OceanGate trips travel as deep as 13,000 feet below the surface.
