Carnival Panorama Cruise Ship Near Long Beach: Man Missing After Going Overboard, Coast Guard Suspends Search
A passenger is missing after going overboard from the Carnival Panorama cruise ship as it headed toward Long Beach, and the U.S. Coast Guard has now suspended its search, according to early reports. The incident is drawing heavy attention from locals as the ship is a familiar sight at the Long Beach cruise terminal.
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Surveillance cameras on board reportedly captured the passenger going overboard, according to the Los Angeles Times. NBC Los Angeles reports the ship was headed to Long Beach at the time of the incident.
The Coast Guard launched a search operation but has since called it off, per The Guardian. No cause has been confirmed, and details on the passenger's identity have not been released in early reports.
What We Know So Far
Cameras on the ship captured the moment the passenger went into the water, according to reports. The Carnival Panorama operates out of Long Beach and is one of the busiest cruise ships docking there. Carnival has not yet issued a detailed public statement based on available reports.
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Coast Guard Suspends Search
The decision to suspend a search is typically made when rescuers determine that continuing poses risks without a realistic chance of recovery, though officials have not publicly stated their specific reasoning in this case. It's a grim development for what is still a fast-moving situation.
This Story Is Developing
Details are still coming in and could change. CALWIRE will update this story as more information becomes available. If you have information related to this incident, contact local authorities.