51-Year-Old Man Goes Overboard from Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship in Bahamas
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A 51-year-old man on vacation with his family went overboard from the Norwegian Epic cruise ship while it was en route from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Nassau, Bahamas. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Thursday. The man was reported missing by his family, and a search and rescue operation was quickly initiated. Despite extensive efforts, the search was called off after an unsuccessful mission, and the ship was allowed to continue its voyage. The man's family and traveling companions are receiving support from the cruise line during this difficult time.
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This incident marks the 19th overboard incident on a cruise ship in 2024. The circumstances surrounding the man's fall remain unclear. The Norwegian Epic, built in 2010 and refurbished in 2020, can accommodate 4,070 passengers and 1,724 crew members.