Carnival cruise passenger missing after apparently 'jumping' from ship
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A man in his 70s went overboard from the Carnival Splendor cruise ship near Brisbane after apparently climbing over the safety railing and jumping, prompting a search operation about 30km northeast of Moreton Island.
- The passenger was traveling with family who alerted the crew, and CCTV footage confirmed the man's actions; the ship was en route from Moreton Island to Sydney when the incident occurred.
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is coordinating a large-scale search involving jets, helicopters, vessels, and Queensland Police, while Carnival Cruise is assisting authorities and supporting the family.
- Earlier on the same day, a 67-year-old Tasmanian woman drowned near Moreton Island, but authorities have confirmed the two incidents are unrelated and investigations into her death are ongoing.
- Carnival Cruise expressed condolences and stated that all appropriate authorities have been alerted, with further investigation to take place upon the ship’s return to Sydney.
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