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The sub story caught traction for the same reason Balloon Boy did in 2009: there's an element of the unknown and a rescue angle. Same as the kids in the Tham Lu
by dehrmann 3y ago
The sub story caught traction for the same reason Balloon Boy did in 2009: there's an element of the unknown and a rescue angle. Same as the kids in the Tham Luang cave.
Sadly, refugee boats capsize all the time in the Mediterranean, and there's no ongoing drama.
- mcpackieh 3y agoAlso, submarines are generally newsworthy even when they aren't going missing. The numerous media appearances the CEO did before the accident are evidence of this.