Crime & Safety
Water Search For Man Overboard From Ship Heading To NJ: Reports
A search has been underway reportedly for a man who fell or jumped off a ship headed for New Jersey, according to reports.
A search was underway Friday reportedly for a man who fell or jumped off a ship headed for New Jersey, according to reports.
Alex Lombardo of News12 posted to Twitter that the search and recovery efforts were underway for a man overboard from the Bayonne-bound Anthem of the Seas and another ship is assisting.
A reporter aboard the ship posted to Twitter that passengers heard the captain announce that the search has been called off.
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"He said despite efforts, including assistance from the Coast Guard, they were unsuccessful in locating the man who went into the water," according to Heather Fountaine, a reporter with WHAS11.
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We see a lifeboat with a rescue crew ready, and a floatation device thrown in the water. The captain made an announcement and said the young man has been identified and family has been notified. The search continues. pic.twitter.com/aRAcA4rJVS
— Heather Fountaine (@WHAS11Heather) April 13, 2018
Reports of a water search underway after 1 person went overboard off #anthemoftheseas passenger cruise near the coast of Virginia. It's supposed to dock in Bayonne tomorrow morning. @News12NJ
— Roxanne Evans (@roxanneevans12) April 13, 2018
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