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Despite exhaustive searches covering thousands of square miles, the Coast Guard suspended operations at sunset on December 22, citing no new leads and harsh ocean conditions. The decision devastated families, who thanked rescuers but vowed to continue privately. Then, in a stunning turn just days into the new year, sonar equipment picked up an unexplained signal from the ocean floor—described by experts as a rhythmic ping, possibly from a device or wreckage. Located a mere 12 miles from the boat’s recovery site, it prompted an urgent response: specialized dive teams were mobilized, equipped with underwater drones and submersibles to probe the murky depths.
