Largest ‘object’ sighted in MH370 search is 24 meters – AMSA

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An office building is illuminated with LED lights displaying “Pray for MH370” next to Malaysia’s landmark Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Countless theories have surfaced about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly two weeks ago. AP

CANBERRA – The largest object sighted in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is 24 meters (79 feet), with a second, smaller object also spotted, Australian authorities said Thursday.

“The objects are relatively indistinct. The indication to me is of objects that are of a reasonable size and probably awash with water and bobbing up and down over the surface,” said Australian Maritime Safety Authority official John Young.

“The largest … was assessed as being 24 meters. There is another one that is smaller than that.”