1? Meh. 2? Humm, 3? Wait a sec, 4? OK problem...

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Cables have been submerged in the oceans for a long time without having wear and tear issues, and while I suppose that the cabling could be substandard, I doubt it.

The first two cables cut were latest, greatest so age is probably not a factor.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I doubt terrorists would have the necessary tech to cut such cables

A grappling hook, A few thousand feet of rope and an acetylene torch? Not terribly hard to come by.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

A grappling hook, A few thousand feet of rope and an acetylene torch? Not terribly hard to come by.

Nope. I just used a hacksaw (although it did take about three blades on each cable).

[Moonliner]

That's it!

Kevy, in a boat with the Hacksaw! Colonel Mustard is innocent!