Search Underway for Missing Man in Waters Off Bahamas

 

Coast Guard search-and-rescue crews are searching for a man in the water 80 nautical miles northeast of Mayaguana, Bahamas, Friday.

At approximately 1 a.m., the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruise ship reported a missing 35-year-old male after he fell into the water during a cruise. The cruise ship launched two small boats to begin searching for the male who was last seen wearing a pink shirt and white shorts.

Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater HC-130 and MH-60 aircrews are currently searching for the man.