"missing after falling off cruise ship heading to Bahamas."
"A 51-year-old male passenger fell overboard from the Norwegian Epic cruise ship on Thursday, December 26, 2024, around 3 p.m., while the vessel was en route from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
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The ship's crew promptly initiated a search and rescue operation, coordinated by the Bahamas Rescue Coordination Center, with assistance from a nearby vessel, Holland America Line's Zuiderdam.
Despite extensive efforts, the search was unsuccessful, and authorities called off the operation later that evening.
The passenger, whose identity has not been disclosed, was traveling with a large group, including family members who are receiving support from Norwegian Cruise Line during this difficult time.
The Norwegian Epic, on a seven-night Caribbean voyage that began in Port Canaveral, Florida, has since resumed its journey.
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The circumstances surrounding how the passenger fell overboard remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing."