The remains of “some” American sailors have been found in sealed compartments aboard the USS John S. McCain, Adm. Scott Swift of the U.S. Pacific Command said Tuesday.
Swift said the Malaysian Navy, which has been involved in the search, has also located “potential” remains and they are working to confirm and identify those discovered. As well as the 10 missing sailors, five were injured in the incident.
The Navy vessel suffered significant damage to its hull when it was hit by the Alnic MC, a 30,000-ton chemical and oil tanker sailing under the Libyan flag. Video footage of the USS John S. McCain released Monday showed a gaping hole in the vessel where the impact occurred.
The collision is the fourth in a year involving a U.S. Navy vessel.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson announced Monday that Navy operations would be paused around the world and a full safety review ordered.
The USS John S. McCain arrived at Changi Naval Base Monday where damage control efforts halted further flooding.
The warship was on its way to a routine port visit in Singapore when the collision occurred.

source: nbcnews.com