Officials were seen recovering remains from the Titan submersible that went radio silent on June 18 after attempting to explore the Titanic wreck. Authorities said they also recovered what they presume to be human remains, according to The Washington Post.
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The presumed human remains were found near the bow of the Titanic on the ocean floor, Reuters reported. A device operated remotely recovered parts from the wreckage site. Next, an American medical team will examine the remains as the investigation into the implosion continues.
“The evidence will provide investigators from several international jurisdictions with critical insights into the cause of this tragedy,” Capt. Jason Neubauer of the U.S. Guard, which is part of the team investigating the wreck, said. “There is still a substantial amount of work to be done to understand the factors that led to the catastrophic loss of the [Titan] and help ensure a similar tragedy does not occur again.”
Video and footage from the recovery showed what appeared to be the nose of the submersible, shattered fragments, the Titan's hull, and machinery with dangling wires. The recovered items were carried to St. John's, Newfoundland, which is about 400 miles from the wreckage site.
Depending on the result of its investigation, the US Coast Guard could also recommend new laws or criminal charges. Officials believe that the submersible experienced a loss of pressure in the chamber, which ultimately led to the implosion.
The implosion of the Titan has since raised concerns and questions around the safety of this kind of expedition. The youngest diver to explore the Titanic wreck said that he fell unconscious during an expedition in 2005.
