The hectic search for one Norwegian cruise line The passenger who fell overboard was canceled.
A spokesman for the cruise line confirmed to Fox News Digital that the 51-year-old fell overboard on board the Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian epic late Thursday afternoon.
The incident was first recorded around 3 p.m Norwegian epic Sailed from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, en route to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
The passenger was on the cruise with his family, the spokesman said. The cruise departed from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, December 21, and was a seven-day trip to the Western Caribbean.
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The cruise ship “Norwegian Jewel,” built at the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, northern Germany, sails down the Ems. (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach, File)
The cruise line said that authorities were quickly notified and search and rescue efforts were initiated immediately.
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“After an extensive search, which unfortunately was unsuccessful, the authorities released the ship to continue its journey,” said the spokesman.
Built in 2010 and renovated in 2020, Norwegian Epic has 19 decks. (Norwegian cruise line)
Norwegian Cruise Line said the passenger’s relatives on board were “being cared for and supported in this very challenging situation.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time,” the spokesman added.
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The Norwegian epicwhich was built in 2010 and renovated in 2020, has 19 decks. It can accommodate 4,070 passengers with double occupancy in its cabins and has 1,724 crew members.
It was not immediately clear why the man fell overboard. The man has not been identified.
