Titan Crew Have Died After ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ Of Submersible – US Coast Guard
US Coast Guard has confirmed that the crew of Titan sub have died after ‘catastrophic’ event
Rear Admiral John Mauger, the First Coast Guard District commander says a remotely operated vehicle from Horizon Arctic discovered the tail cone of the Titan sub approximately 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic on the seafloor.
The debris discovered was consistent with a “catastrophic implosion”, he tells a news conference”,
Offering the Coast Guard’s deepest condolences to the families, the rear admiral adds: “I can only imagine what this has been like for them”.
The rear admiral says he cannot confirm whether the bodies can be recovered, saying it is an “incredibly unforgiving environment”
Earlier, the vessel operator OceanGate said: “Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time”
The submersible went missing on Sunday after setting off to explore the wreck of the Titanic