General
Indonesia’s submarine search is reaching its final rescue window. What happens next?
A string of countries including Australia is continuing to assist Indonesian authorities in their search for a missing submarine and its 53 inhabitants, who will run out of air at 5:00am AEST on Saturday morning.
Key points:
- Search teams are scouring the ocean floor for signs of life
- The Indonesian Navy has found an object 100 metres below the sea
- An expert in military technology says chances of survival are quite low
The Indonesian Navy’s KRI Nanggala 402 submarine went missing on Wednesday, after it failed to re-emerge from its last reported dive in waters near Bali.
There is mounting concern the 43-year-old vessel may have sunk too deep to reach or recover the stranded 53 crew in time before oxygen supplies run out.
“We will…
-
Noosa News22 hours agoLaidley e-scooter death: Tragic new details after Summah Richards killed in freak accident
-
General23 hours agoMinjee Lee rallies after third-round meltdown to share fifth place at LA Championship
-
General16 hours agoUkraine says Russia has ramped up attacks despite ‘Easter truce’
-
General15 hours agoPope Francis appears Easter Sunday to deliver blessing as recovery continues