The US Coast Guard has confirmed that a Canadian P-3 aircraft picked up “underwater noises” within the search area for the missing Titanic submarine.
US media reports, citing internal government memos, described the sounds as “banging sounds,” intensifying concerns for the missing vessel.
The miniature sub, carrying a crew of five individuals, including British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, and British explorer Hamish Harding, lost contact during its descent to the depths of the Titanic wreck, approximately 3,800 meters below the surface.
The sub’s air supply is expected to dwindle by Thursday at approximately 11:00 BST (10:00 GMT), heightening the urgency of the situation.
Among the crew members aboard the vessel are Paul-Henry Nargeolet, a former diver from the French Navy, and Stockton Rush, the chief executive of OceanGate, the company responsible for organizing the dive.
Recent developments have cast a shadow over the operation, as US court documents revealed that an expert had raised safety concerns regarding the sub back in 2018, prior to leaving his position at OceanGate.
The revelation adds an additional layer of complexity to the already precarious situation.
Efforts to locate and rescue the missing sub are being intensified, with authorities and experts working tirelessly to pinpoint its exact location and provide assistance.
The discovery of underwater noises offers a glimmer of hope and a potential breakthrough in the search mission.
