Oh...it was a squirrel submarine!Why didn't I think of that?Now,it all makes sense...
I think you are a little bit nuts too,professor

A few of the countries with corrupt govts will be wanting to sabotage any cables in, or near, their countries. Would an event like this increase paranoia levels at the pentagon?

Oh those pesky squirrels...

We are fully armed and equipped with cutting edge technology...could you open this nut for me?....We will prevail. Next up...Squirrels in Spaceeeeee