Five people on missing Titan submersible 'believed to be dead'

The five people on board the Titan sub are believed to have died, the operating company behind the submersible has announced.

"These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans. Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew."It was confirmed earlier today that Suleman Dawood, 19, is a student at Strathclyde University in Glasgow.

The news comes after the US Coast Guard confirmed earlier today that a “debris field” had been discovered within the search area for the missing submersible. It said a remotely-operated vehicle made the discovery near the wreckage of the Titanic on Thursday.

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