CRUISE NEWS - THIRD PASSENGER OVERBOARD ON CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP

Editorial Summary

The creator reports on a serious incident involving a 43 year old passenger who went overboard from the Carnival Mardi Gras. The event occurred on a Saturday while the ship was returning to Port Canaveral in Orlando. According to the report, the passenger went overboard of their own volition, marking the third such incident on Carnival cruise ships within a three month period. Following the realization that the passenger was missing, the ship stopped immediately and a search operation commenced. The search involved the Coast Guard, two Coast Guard cutters, a fixed wing aircraft, and the Carnival Elation. The incident took place approximately 55 miles off the coast of Orlando. As of the time of the report, the passenger had not been found, and the Mardi Gras has since returned to port to prepare for its next voyage. The creator notes that Carnival is providing grief counselors and nurses to support the family of the passenger. The video concludes with a plea for viewers to look out for friends and family members who may be struggling and provides information regarding mental health resources and hotlines available in the United States and Canada.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.