floor. the rov subsequently found additional debris. in consultation with experts from within the unified command, the debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. upon this determination, we immediately notified the family. on behalf of the united states coast guard and the entire unified command, i offer my deepest condolences to the families. i can only imagine what this has been like for them and i hope that this discovery provides some solace during this difficult time. additionally we ve been in close contact with the british and french consult general to ensure they re fully apprised and their concerns are being addressed. the outpouring of support in this highly complex search operation has been robust and immensely appreciated. we re grateful for the rapid mobilization of experts on the undersea search and rescue and we thank all of the agencies and personnel for their role in the response. we re also incredibly grateful for the full spect
at issue, noises pinging from near the titanic site. the site and search area is massive. try twice the size of connecticut. time is running short. all this as more vessels head to the area. three more arriving this morning including one ship with side-scanning sonar all to reach a minivan size sub that could be two miles aabove the surface. no guarantee that the crew members in the submersible haven t already tried, if they could. fears more than half a dozen backup systems from sandbags to emergency inflatable balloons failed. all of them failed. amid new warnings that have come to light about the vessel s safety during its development in the first place. one enthusiast cancelled his plans because of those safety concerns. he never took the trip. know growing concern for the five on board this missing titan sub that did. welcome, everybody. i m neil cavuto. fox on top of a rescue drama right now that could be unfolding nearly two miles below the ocean surface. we go to moll
the submersible had disappeared, raising hopes the five people on board the titan might still be alive. sandra: looks like the presser is going to be underway shortly. time is quickly running out to get the necessary rescue equipment to the search area. the presser has begun, let s get to boston. provide an update on the search efforts for the titan submarine. these individuals represent only a small fraction of the many dedicated professionals working around the clock. we understand it s an extremely difficult time for the families of the missing crew members aboard the titan and our thoughts go out to them and the crew. the unified command team is working tirelessly to bring all available assets and expertise to bear as quickly as possible in response to the complex operation. we remain in close contact with the family members and crew to make sure they are fully aware of our current and future search efforts. additionally, we have been in close contact with the british
see the wreckage of the titanic. this hour the supply of oxygen is rapidly running out. we ll show you what conditions are like inside the small, cramped sub that left with five people on board. china is now lashing out at the united states after president joe biden referred to chinese leader xi jinping as a dictator. this as cnn is getting an exclusive look at military drills preparing for a potential chinese invasion of taiwan. welcome to our viewers in the united states and all around the world. you re in the situation room. let s get right to the massive search for the missing submersible. the source of banging sounds in the area remains a mystery at this hour but they are giving rescue crews hope. when you are in the middle of a search and rescue you always have hope. that s why we re doing what we do. reporter: with what could be less than 24 hours of oxygen left onboard titan, hope at this point may rest on banging noises detected by sonar. the coast guard re
hour near the site of the sunken titanic. the lead starts right now. an under water expedition to see the wreckage of the titanic is now a race to find and save the tourists and crew members on board the vessel. the mission is ramping up to prevent a second tragedy at that site. plus, super powers meeting. antony blinken reports back progress after a high stakes talk with china. the areas of success and the one major point of lingering contention coming up. and the judge s order that restricts what donald trump can and cannot reveal about his federal indictment. but will the former president obey the judge? welcome to the lead, i m jake tapperment and we start with the world lead. a submersible that takes paying customers to see the wreckage of the titanic in the depth of the north atlantic ocean, it is missing at this hour. the u.s. coast guard said five people are on board. and now a frantic search and rescue operation is underway. coast guard units from ang lo