Search update for missing Brit who fell 100ft from cruise ship on week-long voyage | World | News
The search for a British individual who tragically fell 100ft from a cruise ship into the Adriatic Sea has been extended by authorities.
Croatian officials have reported that “a young Brit” aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas vanished in the early hours of Friday and has not been seen since. Due to the warm water temperature, rescuers racing against time have lengthened the search period by an additional 12 hours.
Local authorities stated: “The man fell into the sea from a height of more than 30 meters, maybe there was an injury during the fall. Since the temperature of the sea is 24 degrees, this allows us to extend the search to at least 12 hours and more.
“Survival in these conditions is more than 12 hours , and the search takes twice as long, at least 24 hours,” according to The Sun.
At this point, it remains uncertain whether the missing tourist is male or female, although unconfirmed reports from The Sun suggest it’s a man.
It’s thought that the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas is on a seven-day Greece-Croatia route, having set sail on Saturday, August 3.
A search and rescue operation continues near the remote island of Jabuka. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed they are aware of reports of a person overboard and are liaising with the cruise company, reports the Mirror.
