Discovery of Possible Human Remains Months After Tragic Titan Submarine Incident During Titanic Expedition
In a tragic turn of events, possible human remains have been uncovered, four months after the ill-fated Titan tourist submarine imploded during an expedition to explore the iconic Titanic wreck.
On Tuesday, October 10th, officials from the US Coast Guard confirmed that they successfully retrieved the remaining debris from the OceanGate-manufactured submersible. Among the wreckage, there were indications of what may be human remains, which have been transported to US medical professionals for in-depth analysis.
The recovery and transfer of these remnants were concluded on Wednesday, October 4th, and compelling images were shared with the public, including the remarkably preserved titanium endcap of the 6.7-meter vessel.
Tragically, all five passengers aboard the Titan submarine lost their lives in the accident, including two British residents and one British national. The painstaking recovery efforts were carried out in the months following the incident, under an agreement with the US Navy, and additional efforts were undertaken earlier this month. These operations took place on the ocean floor, approximately 1,600 feet away from the legendary Titanic wreckage.
The US Coast Guard had previously reported the discovery of "presumed human remains" along with parts of the Titan, as the debris field was located at a depth of 12,500 feet.
Investigations into the incident suggest that the Titan imploded during its descent into the deep waters of the North Atlantic on June 18. While investigations to confirm this are still ongoing, it's believed that the disaster struck about an hour and 45 minutes into the descent.
Initially, there was hope that the vessel had merely encountered technical difficulties and was stranded at great depths, leaving the five crew members with 96 hours of oxygen. However, their tragic fate was sealed, and they were declared deceased, leaving the world in solemn anticipation of their rescue.