A New Ominous Clue In Search For Argentine Submarine
An apparent explosion occurred near where the submarine went missing, with 44 crew members aboard.
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First reports of the sounds picked up by surface ships briefly raised hopes that the missing ARA San Juan, with 44 crew members, had been found.
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Search For Missing Argentine Sub Hampered By Bad Weather
An international search effort continues amid stormy seas for the Argentine Navy submarine ARA San Juan. The diesel sub, with 44 crew aboard, has been out of contact since last Wednesday.
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Bad Weather Hampers Search For Missing Argentine Submarine
The ARA San Juan disappeared last week off the coast of Patagonia. Argentine officials say that they can't confirm that satellite signals received over the weekend came from the sub.
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