However, when the news spread, the neighboring countries could only tactfully express their regret.
Hua Xia's spokesperson immediately announced Hua Xia's determination to provide humanitarian relief at sea and expressed their willingness to provide more weather information. However, in the face of such bad weather, Hua Xia could only helplessly help.
South Korea also issued a statement saying that they were willing to facilitate the rescue. But no one knew what exactly they would provide.
As for the South Asian countries, they could only verbally express their intentions. No one would count on them.
What happened to the Sapphire that forced the UA government to issue such a low-profile request for help?
Was this still the high and mighty United States of America?
More than a thousand kilometers away was Guam, one of the largest overseas UA bases, as well as the Yokosuka Naval Base and Okinawa, where powerful UA troops were stationed. Could it be that even the UA military couldn't do anything?
The situation on the Sapphire was not optimistic.
It had been bumping in the huge waves for three hours. Whether it was the tourists or the crew on the ship, they were all physically and mentally exhausted.
The helmsman at the helm took a turn every twenty minutes. From the captain to the first mate, second mate, third mate, and then to the three helmsman in the cockpit, they were so tired that their entire bodies were trembling.
Everything that could be moved on the deck had disappeared without a trace, and the cabin was a complete mess. Dozens of service staff and sailors were grabbing the handrails on the side of the passage, moving step by step with difficulty to the various cabins. Without the consent of the guests, they directly used the key to open the door, violating the guests' privacy.
However, no one could make a sound of objection. They couldn't even open the door.
The service staff and sailors had to transfer all the guests to the public hall on the first floor of the Sapphire.
The Sapphire was one of the top ten most luxurious cruise ships in the world, and it had only been in the water for two years. The shorter the age of the ship, the more advanced its supporting technological facilities. The public hall on the first floor of the Sapphire was specially modified. In addition to the hidden safety seats, the hall was also specially reinforced and had an independent air supply system.
This was also the reason why in many disaster movies, if a cruise ship sank, everyone would evacuate to the hall. In addition to safety reasons, the more people gathered, the more convenient it was for the rescue team to provide unified rescue.
Hua Xia's media took advantage of the geographical advantage and immediately carried out a lot of follow-up reports.
There were also experts invited by TV stations to explain to the audience why the government could only watch the Sapphire struggle in the waves and couldn't do anything.
"Everyone knows that the United States is the most powerful country in the world. They had the most advanced equipment in the world. Whether it was in the air or in the sea, they were far superior to other countries. Many of the standards for rescue at sea were set by them. "
The expert sat in the guest seat and spoke to the audience in front of the TV. "But everyone should pay attention to one thing. That is Japanese waters. Even an aircraft carrier will take some time to get there."
"Furthermore, the local sea is extremely abnormal, with huge waves that are stronger than the wind. Even if there are rescue boats, they won't be able to go out to sea against the waves. "
"The Sapphire incident is a test of the US government's ability to govern."
"If the Sapphire capsized under the eyes of the world, the anger in the hearts of the American people will definitely reach the peak in an instant."
"Then, Professor Wang, how long do you think the Sapphire can last?" the host asked.
"I have a copy of the Sapphire's technical information that the White House announced to the public a few minutes ago. According to the data, the Sapphire had traveled all the way from the Bering Sea, so there was not much fuel left on board. In addition, they were constantly operating at full power to resist the wind and waves, so within one to two hours, they would face the situation of running out of fuel. Once it runs out of fuel, it can only go with the flow. "
…
Under the strong orders of the White House, the Japanese Coast Guard had to continue to send small speedboats to the Sapphire cruise ship.
This time, reporters and cameramen from the US risked their lives to drive a speedboat to the island.
But when the images came, the people of the United States became angrier and angrier. Since small speedboats could get close to the Sapphire, why didn't they launch a rescue? Reporters eat sh * t, they only know how to take pictures. What about the government? What about the US military?
Half an hour later, the storm did not abate at all.
"What can the government do?"
"If the Sapphire is in danger, then I will emigrate. This country has lost the meaning of existence."
"Does the government want us to witness the tragedy of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center again? Does it want us to watch helplessly as it moves toward destruction?"
"It's good in the movies, the military can do it. In reality, it's bullshit, garbage. "
"Oh my god, everyone, look at the TV, the Sapphire has completely lost power."
"Oh my god!"
"I am a frontline reporter for CBS in Japan, the Sapphire … has lost power, may God be with us." Above the raging waves and the stormy sea, a speedboat was cruising with difficulty.
The strong reporter was holding the guardrail with one hand and yelling into the microphone.
The camera shook violently, and the audience in front of the TV heard the roar of the wind and the sound of the rainstorm.
As the Sapphire no longer adjusted its course against the wind and waves, the captain's tired words came through the radio. "The fuel has been exhausted, I tried my best, let's pray."
People all over the world who were watching the news fell into silence.
In the picture, the blurred Sapphire was bobbing in the rain, and countless people were praying.
…
Perhaps there was an unknown existence in the dark that heard the prayers.
Gradually, people found that the originally roaring waves were abnormally decreasing.
The original wave of eleven or twelve meters slowly became dozens of meters, then eight or nine meters. In just five minutes, even the audience could clearly judge that the waves were getting smaller according to the undulation of the speedboat.
"God bless, I am a frontline reporter, Bassett. The waves are getting smaller, the waves are getting smaller, the government quickly send ships and planes. "
The White House, which was bombarded by the people of the country for hours, finally dared to make a sound at this moment.
"With our cooperation, the Japanese Coast Guard will send two tugboats to the area where the Sapphire is located, and let us refuel the Sapphire together."
Suddenly, there was a burst of cheers on the Internet.
As long as the waves become smaller, then …
At this moment, no one could have expected it. The sea, which had gradually become gentle, suddenly rolled up a monstrous wave.
The huge wave was like a majestic city wall, sweeping from the distance with the momentum of fifteen meters high.
At this moment, all the weather stations on several nearby islands were frantically alarms.
The speedboats that received the news were immediately scared out of their wits. They were ready to flee the scene at full speed. Only the CBS filming team stayed.
"I believe that a miracle will happen, we are willing to be with the Sapphire. I am willing to be with the 120 crew members and 221 passengers. "
"God will bless us, the American people who are praying will bless us."
"Let us … pray for the Sapphire together."
The reporter Bassett roared the last sentence, but the audience in front of the TV could no longer hear his roar. Their ears were full of the sound of the waves, as if it was the end of the world.
The camera began to shake violently, and the cameraman let out a scream of horror.
The old sailor, who had been hired with a large sum of money, cursed in despair.
"Boom ~"
A water curtain that blotted out the sky swept across, accompanied by the sound of impact. The audience who witnessed this moment found that the sea and the sky were inverted, and the earth was spinning. The whole world was upside down.
Then there was the crazy splashing of water, and finally, the Sapphire, which had been struggling in the huge waves for several hours, was pushed down by the huge waves and could no longer be turned over.
Countless people around the world had witnessed this moment through television and the internet.
This was a catastrophic moment, as if countless people were powerless to watch the collapse of the World Trade Center.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
