Australian fisherman claims discovery of MH370 wing

In a surprising twist in the decade-long mystery surrounding Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, a 77-year-old Australian fisherman has come forward with a claim that he likely snagged part of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370’s wing in his nets, raising questions about the decade-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Boeing 777. Kit Olver, now retired, asserts that authorities ignored his reports, leaving the families of the 239 people on board still grappling with the uncertainty.

In an exclusive interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Kit Olver recounted the incident that unfolded in September or October of 2014, just months after the ill-fated flight vanished on March 8, 2014. Olver, a seasoned fisherman, was aboard his deep-sea trawler off the coast of Southern Australia, near the town of Robe, when his net snagged what he believes was a substantial part of a commercial airliner’s wing.

Describing the object as the “bloody great wing of a big jet airliner,” Olver emphasized its size, stating it was larger than that of a private plane. His crewmate, George Currie, who was also present during the incident, corroborated Olver’s account, highlighting the difficulty they faced in retrieving the heavy debris. The wing, according to Currie, was too large to be hoisted onto the deck, forcing them to eventually cut the net to free the piece.

Olver, expressing regret at being involved in the discovery, remarked, “I’ve questioned myself; I’ve looked for a way out of this. I wish to Christ I’d never seen the thing … but there it is. It was a jet’s wing.” Despite the incident occurring over nine years ago, Olver asserted that he can still provide the exact coordinates of where he found the wing, adding credibility to his claim.

Skepticism surrounds reported MH370 discovery

The reported location of the discovery is approximately 55 kilometers west of the town of Robe in South Australia. Olver claims that he immediately contacted the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) upon returning to port, eager to assist in solving the MH370 mystery. However, he alleges that the response from authorities was dismissive, with an official suggesting the possibility of the debris being part of a shipping container from a Russian ship.

The lack of action by authorities prompted Olver, now in retirement, to share his story with the public, driven by a desire to aid the families of those on board MH370. The mysterious disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines flight has been one of the most perplexing aviation mysteries in history, leading to extensive and costly search efforts.

Despite a joint underwater search conducted by Australia, Malaysia, and China in the Southern Indian Ocean, where the plane is believed to have crashed, no trace of MH370 has been found. The two-year, $200 million search concluded in January 2017, leaving the fate of the aircraft and its occupants unresolved.

As news of Olver’s claim circulates, questions arise about the potential significance of this alleged discovery and whether it could provide a breakthrough in the MH370 investigation. Authorities are yet to officially respond to these recent revelations, and the families of the missing passengers and crew anxiously await further developments that may bring closure to a decade of uncertainty.