Russian Mini-Sub crew running low on oxygen
(06.08.2005)

As rescuers from countries like the U.S., Britain and Japan race to help the trapped Russian Mini-Sub and its seven crew, their oxygen supplies are getting dangerously low.

According to some reports, the crew have enough air for today and maybe a little longer if they are careful, although initial information indicated that they should have sufficient to last until Monday or Tuesday (at the latest).

The Mini-Sub is apparently caught up with an underwater antenna (part of a coastal surveillance system) and this is secured by an anchor weighing 60 tons.

There are plans to blow the anchor up, but this of course has its risks. Underwater robots known as Super Scorpios should now also be at the scene.

If all goes well, the trapped Mini-Sub should be freed in a few more hours, but if this latest attempt fails an alternative will be cutting things a little fine.

 

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