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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Search Underway For Virginia Tech Student Who Fell Off Cruise Ship

U.S. Coast Guard officials said Tuesday they are searching for a Virginia Tech student who went overboard a cruise ship near the Bahamas. Video footage reportedly shows the 21-year-old falling off the cruise ship Carnival Glory on Sunday, five miles southwest of Abaco Island in the Bahamas.

The ship was on a seven-day Caribbean cruise that left Miami on Saturday, NBC Affiliate WSLS reported.

Carnival officials as well as Virginia Tech have reportedly confirmed that the person who went overboard is a student. His identity has not yet been released. In a statement, Carnival officials said, “We extend our heartfelt sympathy and concern for the family and loved ones of our missing guest,” ABC Affiliate WRIC reported.

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2 comments:

Queensgirl52 said...

Based on my experience with cruise ships, I see no way for someone to fall off unless s/he climbs up on the railings. I'm a little over 5'4", and the railings come up to the tops of my shoulders. If someone is that foolish, I give up.

Anonymous said...

2:49-Too much alcohol possibly?