Tragic Incident as Search Suspended for Young Brit Who Fell Off Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship in Croatia..
Search efforts for a young British man who fell off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship near Croatia have been suspended. The incident occurred early Friday morning, August 11, 2024, as the passenger plunged nearly 100 feet into the Adriatic Sea.
Despite a massive search operation, rescuers were unable to locate the man, leading to the official suspension of search efforts on Sunday afternoon.
Key takeaways:
- A young British man fell overboard from a cruise ship.
- The incident occurred near the uninhabited island of Jabuka.
- Search efforts were suspended after three days without success.
- Royal Caribbean’s cruise was headed to Zadar, Croatia.
Search Suspended for Missing British Man Near Croatia’s Adriatic Sea
The search for the missing British passenger began shortly after he fell overboard from the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. Witnesses reported hearing an emergency announcement at around 3:40 a.m. The ship was on a seven-day cruise from Greece to Zadar when the incident occurred. Rescue teams from various agencies conducted extensive searches by sea and air over the weekend.
Details of the Incident and Rescue Efforts
After the man fell into the sea, Royal Caribbean crew members quickly attempted a rescue. They threw a life ring but could not see him in the water. The Croatian coast guard took over the search, which lasted for three days. Unfortunately, the search was called off after no signs of the man were found.
Previous Incidents on Royal Caribbean Cruises
This incident is not isolated. There have been previous cases involving passengers falling overboard from Royal Caribbean ships. Notably:
- A man jumped from the Icon of the Seas shortly after departure in May.
- Another incident involved a 20-year-old man who fell overboard while the ship sailed between Cuba and the Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean has been contacted for comments regarding this incident and its safety protocols.
