Fri Sep 20 13:41:52 UTC 2024: ## Previous Titan Submersible Dive Aborted Due to Malfunction, Passenger Testifies
**NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. –** A passenger on a previous dive in the Titan submersible has testified that the mission was aborted underwater due to an apparent malfunction. The revelation comes as authorities continue to search for the submersible, which went missing on Sunday during a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic.
The passenger, whose identity has not been released, did not specify the nature of the malfunction. However, their testimony adds to the growing concerns about the safety of the Titan, which has been criticized for its experimental design and lack of robust safety measures.
The Coast Guard is currently leading the search and rescue operation, deploying multiple assets including submersibles, sonar equipment, and aircraft. The search area is vast, and time is running out for the five people on board the Titan.
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