The desperate search for the missing Titan submersible has turned into a recovery effort after officials announced that the vessel imploded sometime this week, killing all five aboard, near the Titanic shipwreck
In this photo released by Action Aviation, the submersible Titan is prepared for a dive into a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean on an expedition to the Titanic on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Rescuers raced against time Tuesday, June 20, to find the missing submersible carrying five people, who were reported overdue Sunday night.
Many questions about what occurred underwater remain: When and why did the implosion occur? Will the victims' bodies ever be found? How could this tragedy have been prevented?The craft submerged Sunday morning, and its support vessel lost contact with it about an hour and 45 minutes later, according to the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard announced that debris from the submersible had been found and the end of rescue efforts Thursday, bringing a tragic close to a saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the missing vessel. Efforts to recover the submersible and the remains of the five men who were on board will also continue.
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