The US Coast Guard has revealed that human remains are believed to have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible after it was recovered.
Africa Today News, New York reports that pieces from the sub, which imploded on a deep dive to the Titanic, ending the lives of five people, was unloaded in St John’s, Canada yesterday evening
Coast Guard officials say the sub’s landing frame and a rear cover were found among the debris.
US medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of presumed remains, the coast guard said in a statement.
The agency is in the early stages of an investigation into the causes of the Titan disaster.
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All five people on board the vessel died on 18 June after it imploded about 90 minutes into a dive to view the famous 1912 shipwreck, which sits at a depth of 3,800m (12,500ft) in the North Atlantic.
In a related development, Lew Palter, an acclaimed American actor renowned for his portrayal of Isidor Straus, the co-owner of Macy’s in the iconic 1997 masterpiece ‘Titanic‘ has died at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that resonates in the hearts of many.
On Monday, Palter’s daughter Catherine shared with The Hollywood Reporter, as reported by the New York Post, that her father succumbed to the grips of lung cancer on May 21, marking a solemn end to a remarkable life.
With his distinguished presence, Palter graced the television screens, leaving an indelible mark on the screen. From memorable appearances on beloved shows like ‘The Flying Nun,’ ‘Columbo,’ ‘The Brady Bunch,’ ‘Hill Street Blues,’ and ‘LA Law,’ among others, his talent and familiar countenance captivated audiences far and wide.
In the 1981 comedy-drama ‘First Monday In October,’ featuring Walter Matthau and Jill Clayburgh, Palter portrayed a Supreme Court Justice. Additionally, Palter held a position as a faculty member at the CalArts School of Theater. One of his students, Cecily Strong, expressed her heartfelt tribute to Palter through an Instagram post.