Weibo Reacts: Desperate search continues for missing submarine exploring Titanic wreckage
The mystery deepens as the desperate search for a missing submarine touring the wreckage of the Titanic continues to grip the international community, with time and oxygen supplies both dwindling. The submarine, organized by the US company "Ocean's Gate", disappeared on the 18th of June in the Atlantic Ocean, carrying five passengers including billionaire Harding and the company's founder, Stockton Rush.
21 June 2023
Chinese social media platform, Weibo, has erupted with reactions and speculation. Users have noted the steep $250,000 per person ticket price for the deep-sea excursion, with one user (@蔓因布鲁) remarking on the potential financial consequences for the company. Others (@瓜团咂) express relief at being unable to afford such extravagance, showing the dichotomy between the affluent and the ordinary.
The submarine's disappearance has provoked a wave of fear and despair. User @郝吉林 suggests that the tourist submarine might have disintegrated, causing it to lose signal and vanish. The grim reality of the limited oxygen supply, reportedly only enough for another 40 hours as of June 21, is acknowledged by various Weibo accounts, including @微天下 and @凤凰网财经. This adds an eerie, time-ticking element to the situation, escalating the sense of dread.
Weibo users also comment on the seemingly cursed nature of the Titanic. User @月隐寒霜 reflects that the Titanic seems to have claimed more victims a century after its sinking, a sentiment echoed by @情感评论员-带劲 and @林盈同学 who question the motive behind visiting such an ill-fated location.
The tragic event has also given rise to debate about the extremes the wealthy go to for unique experiences, a point made by @宫正哭良 and @全知全能猫. The latter extrapolates this incident to future space tourism adventures by the rich.
While hope for the submarine's rescue dwindles, Weibo continues to be a platform for updates, speculation, and shared sorrow. The global spotlight remains fixed on this disaster, with Weibo users and the wider world hoping against the odds for a miracle rescue.test