New Debris From Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 Found Off Coast Of Reunion Island

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370 is a case that’s been captivating the country. In an age of surveillance and information where nearly everything is monitored, even the experts have been baffled as to how and where MH37 may have disappeared to.

Now, there is a slight break in the case. Debris believed to be from the missing flight has washed ashore on the coast of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Reunion Island is situated to the east of Madagascar. France is stepping up searches around Reunion Island as the mystery continues to unravel. CNN has the details of the search for MH370.

“A military plane will conduct flights over the waters near the French island from Friday onward, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement late Thursday, and security forces will carry out foot patrols as well as helicopter and naval searches.”

Governments from around the world have been sending planes, troops, and other resources to help in the search. MH370 first disappeared back in early March of last year, and a variety of conspiracies and theories as to where it went have followed. Oddly enough, the plane vanished from the air traffic controllers’ radar at 1:22 p.m. Malaysian Standard Time and was not seen again.

@CIA, where is #MH370? pic.twitter.com/At0XU84yQN

— MH370 News (@MH370News) June 8, 2014

As the Telegraph noted, the debris was discovered by 46-year-old Johnny Begue, who found a fragment of the plane’s wing while searching for a mortar and pestle to grind spices with. This has since caused France to commit more troops towards the search of the Island.

Unfortunately, there is a chance the wreckage found will not assist in locating the missing Malaysia Airlines flight, as Inquisitr reported. The plane is a Boeing 777 aircraft. The official Twitter account for Malaysia Airlines added to the uncertainty, stating that it is working with authorities to confirm the debris is what it appears to be, and that it’s too early to make a call as to the debris’ origin.

[1/2] With regards to the reports of the discovery at Reunion Island, we’re working with the relevant authorities to confirm the matter…

— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) July 30, 2015

[2/2] At the moment, it would be too premature for the airline to speculate the origin of the object.

— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) July 30, 2015

While the debris may not be verified just yet, it could be the first major lead on the case since the plane’s disappearance if the wreckage really is from MH370. As the Malaysian Sun discovered, Malaysian authorities lost MH370 somewhere over the Indian Ocean but did not go into specifics as to where that might be.

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