A debris field possibly from missing cargo ship, El Faro, has been spotted near the ship's last known location in the Bahamas. The ship disappeared within 72 hours, in the eye of Hurricane Joaquin, according to ABC News.
On Sunday, Oct. 4, the U.S. Coast Guard found a 225-square-mile debris field of Styrofoam, wood, life vests, cargo and other items, according to Fox News. Tim Nolan, owner of El Faro and president of TOTE Marine Puerto Rico, said, "At this time there has been no sighting of the El Faro or any lifeboats."
Searchers also discovered an oil sheen, Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Bobby Nash said. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Coast Guard reported spotting an orange life ring from the cargo ship that sent a distress ping on Thursday, Oct. 1, but then went silent.
The 790-foot El Faro had 33 people onboard including 28 U.S. citizens and five Polish nationals. Family members of missing passengers such as Laurie Bobillot, whose daughter, Danielle Randolph, is a second mate on the El Faro, are trying not to lose hope, according to WCVB.
"I am very hopeful, and until they find a reason for me not to be, I am going to remain hopeful," Terri Davis, whose husband Larry was on the ship said. The search continues after four days of no contact with the missing ship.
