For those who are unaware: A couple billionaires, a pilot, and one of the billionaires’ son are currently stuck inside an extremely tiny sub a couple thousand meters under the sea (inside of the sub with the guys above).

They were supposed to dive down to the titanic, but lost connection about halfway down. They’ve been missing for the past 48 hours, and have 2 days until the oxygen in the sub runs out. Do you think they’ll make it?

  • jugalator@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    From what I’ve heard by experts, no. That chance is now extremely slim. Basically they then need to be found on the water surface. It’s a complex logistical challenge to lift a submersible at these incredible depth. I think certainly not done over a day or two even working around the clock.

    And what’s worse now is they’ve apparently heard banging noises which indicates they are submerged. :-(

    • Pixel of Life@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Basically they then need to be found on the water surface.

      That’s assuming all of them are still alive at this point. But what if they’re not? Because if they know they’re going to die without outside help, and that they have X hours of breathable air remaining for 5 people, I wouldn’t be surprised if one or all of them did the math and realized that there’s a way to make the reserves last up to 5 times as long…