Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew from U.S.-registered ship hit by Typhoon Sinlaku
Summary
Search teams found the body of one missing crew member from a U.S.-registered cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during Typhoon Sinlaku. The search continues for the five other missing crew members, with divers and aircrews from the U.S. Coast Guard and other countries involved in the rescue effort.Key Facts
- The cargo ship, named Mariana, capsized near the Northern Mariana Islands due to Typhoon Sinlaku.
- One crew member’s body was found; five others remain missing.
- The U.S. Coast Guard used underwater drones to search inside the overturned ship.
- Japan’s coast guard also sent divers to assist in the search.
- The typhoon brought winds up to 150 mph (241 kph) and caused significant damage.
- Search efforts covered an area about the size of the U.S. state of Oregon.
- The Mariana lost its starboard engine and requested help on April 15 but lost contact on April 16.
- Life rafts and safety equipment for the crew are a focus, as they may affect how long survivors can last.
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