Boston: The U.S. Coast Guard announced that “presumed human remains” had been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible, which imploded while on a voyage to the Titanic wreckage on June 18. The remains were found among the debris that was recovered from the ocean floor by the Canadian ship Horizon Arctic.
The Coast Guard said that the remains would be transported to a U.S. port for further analysis and testing by the Marine Board of Investigation, which is responsible for investigating maritime accidents. The remains will be examined by medical professionals to determine their identity and cause of death.
The five crew members of the Titan were killed in the implosion, which occurred less than two hours after the submersible began its underwater journey to the Titanic’s wreckage. The cause of the implosion is still under investigation, but the Coast Guard has said that it is possible that a structural failure or a leak may have caused the submersible to implode.
The discovery of the presumed human remains is a sad reminder of the tragedy that occurred on the Titan. The families of the victims are now facing the difficult task of grieving their loved ones, and the Coast Guard is committed to providing them with support during this difficult time.
The discovery of the remains also raises questions about the safety of submersibles. The Titan was an experimental submersible that was not certified for commercial use. The Coast Guard is now reviewing the safety standards for submersibles, and it is possible that new regulations will be put in place in response to the Titan tragedy.
The discovery of the presumed human remains is a sobering reminder of the dangers of exploring the deep ocean. However, it is also a testament to the courage and determination of the people who risk their lives to explore these remote and forbidding wateers.