U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jamie Frederick, left, faces reporters as Paul Hankins, U.S. Navy civilian contractor supervisor of salvage, right, looks on during a news conference, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Coast Guard Base Boston, in Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard says sounds and banging noises have been heard from the search area for Titanic submersible. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Authorities are reporting that they have discovered a debris field within the search area for the missing submersible. The discovery was made by a remotely operated vehicle searching near the Titanic. It is unclear if this debris field is connected to the missing submersible but officials are “evaluating the information.” The US Coast Guard announced that they will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. ET.
A debris field was discovered within the search area by an ROV near the Titanic. Experts within the unified command are evaluating the information. 1/2
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