CNN – There has been what seems to a grim discovery in the
waters off Indonesia early today
– Tuesday, deeming the prospect of family members and loved ones who were aboard the AirAsia Flight QZ8501.
The debris from the plane was
spotted about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the aircraft's last known location
over the Java Sea, off the coast of Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province on
Borneo.
Two bodies were spotted as well,
Indonesian navy official Manahan Simorangkir told CNN. The body of a woman was
recovered, but large waves have prevented crews from getting to the second
body, Simorangkir said.
In a statement by the Indonesian
President Joko Widodo told journalists, "To
the relatives, I feel your loss, and all of us pray that all of the families
are given the strength and fortitude during this incident,". He then went
to meet with families.
"We
are sorry to be here today under these tragic circumstances," said Sunu
Widyatmoko, head of AirAsia Indonesia. "We would like to extend our
sincere sympathies to the family and friends of those on board QZ8501. Our
sympathies also go out to the families of our dear colleagues."
Family members burst into tears,
dabbing their eyes as officials passed out tissues, while others had phones
jammed against their ears. Some sat with their eyes full of tears, hands
covering their mouths or heads buried in their hands.
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