BBC reports passengers onboard a submersible lost at sea are gone.

    Thursday, 22 June 2023 17:50

    By Tonya Organ

    Dale Mole, former US Navy physician, said this is "indicative of an implosion.” "Death would have been instantaneous," he told the BBC.

    They’re gone. The BBC reports OceanGate Expeditions says they believe the missing submersible with five men aboard has been lost at sea. Debris has been discovered that includes "a landing frame and a rear cover from the submersible.” Dale Mole, former US Navy physician, said this is "indicative of an implosion.” "Death would have been instantaneous," he told the BBC.

     

     

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