Rescuers involved in the search for a tourist submersible near the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic have reported hearing "noises" in the area where the vessel went missing on Sunday, according to the US Coast Guard. This development has sparked intrigue and speculation about the fate of the missing submarine and its occupants.
The US Coast Guard revealed that a Canadian P-3 plane, equipped with sonar buoys, picked up the sounds. Currently, US Navy experts are analyzing the data obtained from the sonar buoys to decipher the source of the noises. Meanwhile, underwater operations have been shifted to investigate the potential origin of these sounds.
Despite efforts, the remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) deployed in the search have thus far yielded no positive results, leaving authorities eager to explore the latest findings from the US Navy analysis.
An internal US government memo, viewed by media outlets, disclosed that distinct "banging" noises were heard at regular 30-minute intervals on Tuesday. Subsequent sonar investigations carried out four hours later also detected ongoing sounds. However, the precise timing of these noises remains undisclosed.
The urgency to locate the submersible is mounting, as search authorities estimate that it has less than 30 hours of oxygen remaining. With time running out, the fate of the five individuals aboard the vessel hangs in the balance.
Among those on board, the submersible are British businessman Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, French explorer Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate. The group's predicament is particularly precarious as they are sealed inside the sub with no means of escape, even if it resurfaces.
The reported banging sounds have captured the attention of experts and friends of those on board. Chris Brown, an explorer and friend of Hamish Harding, believes the noises align with Harding's resourcefulness and may be a deliberate attempt to communicate. While there is hope that these sounds indicate signs of life, the challenging circumstances in the deep depths of the ocean make their situation increasingly perilous.
Following the detection of the sounds, the Explorers Club, to which two of the individuals on board belong, shared an optimistic message. The organization's president stated, "There is cause for hope that based on data from the field, we understand that likely signs of life have been detected at the site."
As the search for the missing submarine continues, the world remains captivated by this ongoing maritime mystery, eagerly awaiting updates and hoping for a positive outcome for the stranded individuals.
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