Missing Carnival Passenger Overboard: Coast Guard Hunts Man Who Vanished from Long Beach Cruise Ship

It is a grim situation for a cruise operator and a family left behind. A 56-year-old man went overboard on a Carnival Cruise Line ship returning to Long Beach from Mexico. The U.S. Coast Guard is currently active in the search. The timeline is tricky because the ship was likely in international waters when the incident occurred. Officials confirm the search is on.

Video filmed by passengers and posted on social media captured the announcement. It showed a Carnival staff member telling the cabin crew about the cameras. "Folks, our team have completed a review of our man overboard cameras, and sadly, sadly, we have been able to confirm the guest has gone overboard," the crew member said. This is the standard script when things go wrong at sea. Passengers are discussing the footage online.

The ship returned to port Sunday after a week-long trip to Puerto Vallarta. Carnival confirmed the incident in an email. They said they notified the Mexican Coast Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard immediately. They also reviewed CCTV footage. The agency is coordinating with the Mexican navy and commercial vessels to cover the search area. The agency released a statement on the matter. It is a logistical headache when you are looking for one person in the vast Pacific Ocean. Carnival is supporting the family who was traveling with the guest. Their thoughts and prayers are with them.

First reported by LA Times: California.