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Fri - August 5, 2005

A Russian bathyscaph has become entangled on the ocean floor at over 630 feet of depth.
	NPR reports tell that the 7-man crew has enough oxygen for perhaps another 24 hours or so. The US Navy robotic submersible rescue team (two remotely operated units and 30 personnel) are even now boarding an airlift from NAS North Island here in San Diego for the 18 hour flight to Russia's Pacific coast. The Russian "Priz" is apparently a manned undersea rescue vehicle itself, while the unmanned Super Scorpios that are en route to the scene (US Navy photo below) are able to cut through 1 inch strands of steel cable, and operate to depths well in excess of 1000 feet. The Priz is thought to be ensnared in derelict fishing nets. There is a tradition of the sea that goes back as long as men have used it: All will render whatever possible assistance to mariners in need. The Russian government was criticized on all sides when they declined to ask for assistance with the Kursk tragedy. We can only hope that the rescue efforts this time (augmented also by Britain and Japan) arrive in time to make a difference. This has all the makings of a Hollywood movie - but I prefer the ones with happy endings. UPDATE: Chap has a great deal more. Obviously.

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