The frantic search for one Norwegian cruise line passenger who went overboard has been called off.
A spokesperson for the cruise line confirmed to Fox News Digital that the 51-year-old had gone overboard with Norwegian Cruise Line’s expectations. Norwegian epic late Thursday afternoon.
The incident was first noticed around 3 p.m Norwegian epic sailed from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, bound for Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
The passenger was on the cruise with his family, the spokesperson said. The cruise departed from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, December 21 and was a seven-night voyage 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 River. (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach, File)
The cruise line authorities said were quickly notified and search and rescue operations were immediately conducted.
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“After an extensive search, which was unfortunately unsuccessful, the vessel was released by authorities to continue its journey,” the spokesperson said.
The Norwegian Epic, built in 2010 and renovated in 2020, has 19 decks. (Norwegian cruise line)
Norwegian Cruise Line said the passenger’s loved ones on board “were cared for and supported during this very challenging situation.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this difficult time,” the spokesperson added.
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The Norwegian epicbuilt in 2010 and renovated in 2020, has 19 decks. It can accommodate 4,070 passengers with double cabin occupancy and has 1,724 crew members.
It is not immediately clear what caused the man to go overboard. The man has not been identified.
