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jannyk

(4,810 posts)
Sun Jan 15, 2012, 01:24 AM Jan 2012

BBC "Couple rescued from submerged ship Costa Concordia"

Two passengers have been found alive on the submerged cruise ship Costa Concordia, more than 24 hours after it ran aground off the Italian coast. The South Korean couple, who were on their honeymoon, were found in a cabin, but 40 more of the 4,000 on board are still believed to be missing.

The South Korean couple was located after rescuers heard voices from a cabin two decks down on the half-submerged ship late on Saturday, and they were reached a few hours later. The man and woman, both 29 years old, were both said to be in good condition when they were brought ashore.

Meanwhile, divers are continuing to comb submerged parts of the ship, which is lying on its side close to a coastal island.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16564789

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BBC "Couple rescued from submerged ship Costa Concordia" (Original Post) jannyk Jan 2012 OP
I just saw this on the news. Suich Jan 2012 #1

Suich

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1. I just saw this on the news.
Sun Jan 15, 2012, 03:18 AM
Jan 2012

I have no idea how much time there was between the ship hitting something, and rolling over on its side. If it happened really fast, I can see why they might still find survivors.

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