The United States Coast Guard says “presumed human remains” have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible.

The Horizon Arctic docked in the St. John’s Harbour Wednesday morning, carrying an ROV, that had been searching the sea floor near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After consultation with international partner investigative agencies, the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) intends to transport the evidence aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter to a port in the United States where the MBI will be able to facilitate further analysis and testing.

Earlier story

The debris that was found near the wreckage of the Ttitanic from the Titan submersible returned to St. John’s this morning. Canadian and U.S. officials have launched investigations into the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that claimed five lives.

Last Thursday, a debris field was found on the ocean floor near the Titanic wreckage. The vessel carrying the debris of the OceanGate submersible, The Horizon Arctic, made its way back to the province’s capital this morning. The debris found will be key evidence in the investigation of the fatal occurrence involving the Polar Prince and Titan submersible.

NTV News is covering the story and will have more this evening.