[phpisthebest]

Well there was reports that this information was leaked and the news media had this information days before it was officially reported but the news media chose not to report on that leaked information which is also curious

[EdwardDiego]

Ever heard the phrase "when you hear hooves, think horses, not zebra"?

The media probably chose not to report it for the same reason the Coastguard didn't say "They're dead, let's go home" until they found confirmation.