After the confirmed death of the five occupants of the submarine “Titan”, the US Coast Guard also wants to investigate the cause of the accident. “The focus of the investigation is on recovering objects from the seabed,” Jason Neubauer, chief investigator for the Coast Guard, said Sunday (local time) at a news conference in St. John’s on the Canadian island of Newfoundland.
They are also currently conducting interviews at the Port of St. John’s and are in the evidence preservation phase. When asked about the possible recovery of the bodies, Neubauer said only: “I will not go into the details of the recovery work. But we are taking every precaution on site in case we come across human remains.”
Help international partners
The research is being conducted with international partners — including Canada’s road safety authority, Neubauer said. At the conclusion of the investigation, the U.S. Coast Guard may, if necessary, make recommendations to the responsible authorities for civil or criminal proceedings. The Canadian police had previously announced that they were conducting a criminal investigation. At this time, there is no suspicion of criminal activity, it said.
debris found
After the disappearance of the “Titan” on Sunday a week ago, the US Coast Guard launched a large-scale search around 700 kilometers south of Newfoundland with the help of Canadian troops in particular. The wreckage of the vehicle was discovered just 500 meters from the bow of the wreckage of the “Titanic”. So it was clear: the five occupants, including Oceangate boss Stockton Rush, are dead.
Search for free
Regarding the cost of the search, U.S. Coast Guard Chief John Mauger said, “Under U.S. law and Coast Guard policy, the Coast Guard does not charge for search and rescue operations.” The ocean is an “unforgiving environment”. “Risks are taken every weekend when people with inadequate safety equipment and training take to the water or boat drunk.”
Source: Krone
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