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World to Rescue Russian Sub

by Alessandra K. on August 5th, 2005

Thank BBC for this one.

The mini-submarine sank to a depth of 190m (620ft) after becoming entangled in a fishing net on Thursday.

Leaving fishing nets around like that can be very dangerous.

Japanese officials said four vessels carrying rescue equipment were on their way, but would take at least three to four days to reach the site.

How helpful. Let’s hope they make it in time.

The US navy said a Super Scorpio unmanned vessel was being flown out from San Diego on Friday morning Pacific time (late afternoon GMT).

That appears like it will be more helpful than our Japanese friends. Should take less time.

Britain is also sending a naval Scorpio vessel from Scotland’s Prestwick airport aboard a Royal Air Force Boeing C-17 transport plane.

Flying tends to take less time I believe.

When all is said and done though… it seems that we can work together on problems. Maybe this is the answer to world peace… have everyone go help rescue submarines. Now, to hope and pray that this one can be rescued.

1 Comment

Bonifacius

April 9th, 2006 at 7:40 am

Great article. I am just sad I dont know how to reply properly, though, since I want to show my appreciation like many other.

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