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Suleman Dawood and Shahzada Dawood, 2023 | Ocean Gate's Titan Tourist Submersible, 2023 | Source: Facebook.com/arabnewspk | Getty Images
Suleman Dawood and Shahzada Dawood, 2023 | Ocean Gate's Titan Tourist Submersible, 2023 | Source: Facebook.com/arabnewspk | Getty Images

Billionaire Dad Trapped With Son In Sub Is Given Terrifying Predictions - Wife & Daughter Keep Praying

Junie Sihlangu
Jun 21, 2023
07:30 A.M.

A businessman from one of the wealthiest Pakistani families, tied to the British monarchy, is missing along with his son after going on a submarine dive to the Titanic wreck. A search is underway, with the pair's family praying for their safe return.

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Shahzada Dawood, 48, was a British businessman born into one of Pakistan's wealthiest families; allowing him to go on a trip via a submarine, the Titan, with his son Suleman, 19, in June 2023. The rest of his family, wife Christine, and daughter Alina, all lived together in Surbiton, London.

However, the whole family had been on a month-long stay in Canada before Shahzada and his son set off on a submarine, hoping to explore the Titanic's wreck but have since gone missing. Suleman's father was the vice-chairman of Engro Corporation, a prominent Pakistani fertilizer firm, and he also worked for his family's Dawood Foundation.

An undated photo showing Ocean Gate's tourist submersible on a descent at sea | Source: Getty Images

An undated photo showing Ocean Gate's tourist submersible on a descent at sea | Source: Getty Images

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When he wasn't focused on the previous two, he worked for a California-based research organization called the SETI Institute that searched for extra-terrestrial life. Shahzada also supported two charities, the British Asian Trust and the Prince's Trust International, founded by King Charles.

A palace spokesperson said King Charles asked for updates on the rescue mission for Shahzada and his son while sending his "thoughts and prayers" to those onboard. Shahzada's family revealed how he was keen on exploring differing natural habitats, and in the past, he'd spoken to Oxford Union and the United Nations in that regard.

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Suleman's father had studied in America's Philadelphia and England's University of Buckingham before graduating in 1998. His son was described as a fan of learning new things and science fiction literature.

The student was also interested in playing volleyball and Rubik's cubes. In a statement, the billionaire's family said they were thankful for their colleagues' and friends' concern and asked for continued prayers for the father-son duo's safe return.

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While the search continued, Christine and Alina prayed as they waited in agony. However, reports aren't looking good for Shahzada and his son, as their chances of being found and surviving are minimal.

What Are the Chances of Survival Given to Shahzada and His Son?

After leaving on their trip on June 18, 2023, days later, Shahzada and Suleman still had not been found. On June 20, 2023, Ian Collins interviewed "The Sun" journalist Jacob Jaffa on TalkTV to discuss the father-son's rescue effort.

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Collins noted that nothing positive about the rescue mission had been reported so far. Jaffa agreed, noting how deep diving experts and rescuers said the passenger's "chances were slim to none" for a positive outcome because of the time that had already passed without the pair being found.

The journalist [Jacob Jaffa] anticipated that the Titan might've already broken up by now.

Only a few options were there to rescue them because it was challenging to get to the Titan, which was around 12,000 feet below water level. So far, United States and Canadian military aircraft were flying over the area and dropping sonar devices, hoping to hear any communication from the submarine.

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Jaffa also noted that even if the submarine was discovered, bringing it back up was more challenging than just sending out a similar vessel. Instead, a "complex operation" would have to occur with lots of prior preparation.

After getting the submarine to the surface, opening it would be the next challenge as the people inside were bolted in. The rescue people would also have limited time during the air supply window to get everyone out before things turned wrong.

Jaffa shared how most military submarines never operated at such a depth, and even if at the level of the Titanic wreckage, it wasn't wise to cruise around for long periods. He said Shahzada's submarine could only make a ten-hour journey and wasn't designed to withstand long periods at such a depth.

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The journalist anticipated that the Titan might've already broken up by now. It wasn't clear if the submarine lost steering, got tangled in the Titanic's wreck, or the pressure system stopped functioning to keep the air in and water out.

An expert who spoke to "Good Morning Britain" said if Shahzada's submarine reached the Titanic, there was only a "one percent chance" it would be found. The "margins of success" in the rescue were believed to be "very slim" and likened the possibility of survival to a Hollywood movie.

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