Carnival cruise ship passengers jumped overboard, officials say
Search called off for Carnival cruise ship passengers who jumped overboard
Carnival Cruise Line officials told WESH 2 that a male passenger jumped overboard on Sunday while the ship was returning to Jacksonville. According to Matt Lupoli, Senior Manager of Public Relations, crew members were notified that the man was missing by his traveling companion. “Unfortunately, after an exhaustive search on board and a review of security camera video, it was determined that he jumped,”[ads1]; Lupoli said. Carnival Elation was on a four-day Bahamas voyage and returned Monday morning. Coastguard officials searched more than 1,000 miles for the 30-year-old man who went overboard when the ship was 95 miles east of Melbourne. The search was called off Monday evening.”Our deepest condolences to the Hill family,” said Petty Officer Eric Rodriguez, D7. “Our crews take our lifesaving mission very seriously. Every time we can’t bring a loved one home to their family is a pain we all feel.”Top Headlines: Listen to news and weather headlines with the WESH 2 podcast. The Florida areas are among the most exposed to housing price declines. Police: 3 people injured in Daytona Beach shooting
Carnival Cruise Line officials told WESH 2 a male passenger jumped overboard on Sunday while the ship was returning to Jacksonville.
According to Matt Lupoli, Senior Manager of Public Relations, crew members were notified that the man was missing by his traveling companion.
“Unfortunately, after an exhaustive search on board and a review of security camera video, it was determined that he jumped,” Lupoli said.
Carnival Elation was on a four-day Bahamas voyage and returned Monday morning.
Coastguard officials searched more than 1,000 miles for the 30-year-old man who went overboard when the ship was 95 miles east of Melbourne.
The search was called off on Monday evening.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Hill family,” said Petty Officer Eric Rodriguez, D7. “Our crews take our lifesaving mission very seriously. Every time we can’t bring a loved one home to their family is a pain we all feel.”
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