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Prince George's County police honored members of their marine unit and underwater recovery team for their critical participation in the search and rescue operations at the site of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The divers worked in hazardous conditions with limited visibility in the Patapsco River, and their efforts were recognized by officials for their bravery and dedication to answering the call in dangerous situations.
Divers recovered the bodies of two workers from the Patapsco River after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a section of the bridge to collapse. Four other workers are presumed dead. The incident has led to the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, impacting shipping and creating traffic disruptions. Investigators are focusing on the cause of the crash and the safety record of the cargo ship, while efforts are underway to restore the waterway for shipping and stabilize the vessel.
The body found on the sunken shrimp boat in Tampa has been confirmed to be that of the missing captain, Curtis Lee Cowling. Divers discovered the body on board the submerged boat, but the search was delayed due to a hazmat situation caused by a diesel fuel spill. There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation into Cowling's death is ongoing. The fuel clean-up is still in progress, with the spill contained to McKay Bay.
Sonar pulses are used by ships to navigate and "see" underwater. The Australian navy divers sustained minor injuries, likely due to sonar pulses from a Chinese navy vessel while clearing fishing nets. Sonar can cause discomfort and health impacts to humans, such as dizziness, disorientation, temporary memory and concentration impacts, or temporary hearing loss. Marine animals, especially marine mammals, can also experience hearing damage from sonar, disrupting their critical behaviors.
Divers are working to retrieve a submerged car from the Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. The car, located along Highway 183, has stolen tags, and authorities are investigating whether anyone is inside.
The Coast Guard and Navy successfully rescued four divers who went missing off the coast of the Carolinas while diving near the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," an area known for its numerous shipwrecks. The divers were reported missing after failing to resurface, prompting a search operation involving multiple aircraft and boats.
Divers in Florida are searching a lake after 32 vehicles were reportedly found submerged. The discovery was made by volunteers hoping to solve cold cases. The vehicles are believed to have been abandoned, stolen, or used for joyrides before being dumped in the lake. Authorities are considering the possibility of fraud or other factors like homicide, but they do not believe any cold cases are tied to the vehicles.
Divers off the coast of Taiwan encountered a rare giant oarfish in shallow water, a sighting that is typically rare as these deep-sea fish are usually found at depths between 200 and 1000 feet. The oarfish appeared to be wounded, contrary to the legend that sightings of the fish with glittering silver on its body are a sign of an impending disaster. Oarfish are not dangerous to humans as they lack teeth and feed on plankton. In Japanese folklore, oarfish sightings are believed to be an omen of an impending disaster, but scientists have found no scientific evidence to support this connection.
Divers off the coast of Taiwan discovered a giant oarfish, a deep-sea species rarely seen near the surface. Oarfish are often associated with impending natural disasters in Japanese folklore, but experts dismiss this belief, stating that there is no scientific evidence to support it. The oarfish, measuring over six feet long, was found with bite marks. These creatures can grow up to 50 feet long and are believed to be responsible for sea serpent legends throughout history.
Divers off the coast of Taiwan discovered a giant oarfish, a deep-sea species rarely seen near the surface. In Japanese folklore, the oarfish is believed to be a harbinger of natural disasters, but scientists dismiss this as a myth. Oarfish don't live near the ocean floor where seismic activity occurs, and sightings of other species before earthquakes contradict the theory. Oarfish can grow over 50 feet long and are responsible for sea serpent legends throughout history.
Divers in Taiwan filmed a rare encounter with an oarfish, also known as an "earthquake fish" or "doomsday fish," off the coast of New Taipei's Ruifang District. Oarfish sightings are believed to precede earthquakes or tsunamis according to Japanese folklore. The fish, measuring around six-and-a-half feet long, was likely injured and floating in warmer waters. Experts emphasize that there is no scientific evidence to support the superstition and that oarfish tend to rise to the surface when their physical condition is poor.
Divers off Taiwan encountered a giant oarfish, rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes, with mysterious holes in its body. The oarfish, estimated to be around 6-and-a-half feet long, had craters believed to be caused by a cookiecutter shark. Locals believe the appearance of oarfish near the surface is a bad omen for earthquakes, but experts dismiss this superstition, stating that the fish rise to the surface when their physical condition is poor.