The five people aboard a missing submersible died in a "catastrophic" event, a Coast Guard official said on Thursday, bringing a grim end to the massive search for the vessel that was lost during a voyage to the Titanic.
"These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world's oceans," OceanGate Expeditions said in a statement. "Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time."
An unmanned deep-sea robot deployed from a Canadian ship discovered the wreckage of the submersible on Thursday morning about 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the century-old wreck, 2-1/2 miles (4 km) below the surface, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger said at a press conference.
"The debris is consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber," Mauger said.
I think that's what a lot of us were thinking, and frankly, I think this was the "best" way to die: suddenly and catastrophically. Condolences to the families and other loved ones.
A tragedy, but an unnecessary one brought about by hubris and a casual disregard for safety.
ReplyDeleteNo argument here. I'll be blogging James Cameron's reaction to this soon.
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