Donaldm Posted November 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We are on our way to Hawaii on the Grand Princess. At about 1 pm there was a man overboard announcement. The ship slowed and did a u-turn. They fired flares into the water. They turned the ship totally around and a lot of the crew had binoculars searching for the missing person. At about 2:30 they ordered all passengers to their cabins without explaining that it was simply for a headcount - but ten minutes they clarified it. So we are now awaiting the next announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted November 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Prayers. Hope they find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXRed Posted November 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We are on our way to Hawaii on the Grand Princess. At about 1 pm there was a man overboard announcement. The ship slowed and did a u-turn. They fired flares into the water. They turned the ship totally around and a lot of the crew had binoculars searching for the missing person. At about 2:30 they ordered all passengers to their cabins without explaining that it was simply for a headcount - but ten minutes they clarified it. So we are now awaiting the next announcement. Oh my!!...prayers for the person and I hope he has been found safe by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted November 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hopefully it's just a mix up and the person is onboard. If it turns out to be somebody's sick idea of a joke I hope they get put off the ship. If there really was someone overboard the chances of actually finding them are probably not real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie082756 Posted November 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That is terrible! I hope they find this person. Thinking good thoughts and please keep us updated.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted November 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hopefully no one is overboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted November 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) So sad. :( Princess' statement: Today aboard Grand Princess at approximately 1 pm ship’s time (2 pm PST) while the ship was en route to Hawaii from San Francisco, a passenger was witnessed intentionally going overboard, and this was confirmed by CCTV. The incident happened as the ship was approximately 650 miles northeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Upon being notified by a witness, the ship turned around and is currently searching in the area where the passenger was seen going overboard. We have identified the passenger as a 54-year old woman who is a U.S. citizen. We have notified both the U.S. Coast Guard and FBI. Grand Princess is on day 3 of a 15-day Hawaii cruise sailing roundtrip from San Francisco. Edited November 14, 2013 by Pam in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightstarzz Posted November 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yea... My friend's parents on that same cruise, she told me that they had been circling in hopes of finding the man... Hope he is found alive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldm Posted November 14, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Thanks Pam. You have more information than we do on the ship. The headcount of all the ship's passengers took about a half hour and we were then allowed to come out of our cabins. A few minutes later I was surprised to hear the captain come on and explain what was happening. Sadly the headcount came up one short. The ship contacted the Coast Guard and we are continuing circling looking for the missing passenger. It has been over 3 hours since we heard the first call. We are over 700 miles to our next port in Honolulu and over 1300 from San Francisco. Obviously rescue craft would have a difficult time reaching us. The captain came on with another announcement. He said that we would search until sunset around 7 pm (another 3 hours). We are increasing the search area. Edited November 14, 2013 by Donaldm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenswing Posted November 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 14, 2013 What a bummer.. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaC Posted November 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 14, 2013 That's terrible. Prayers for her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted November 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Sad news. Prayers for the missing woman and her family..... Bob Edited November 14, 2013 by Woobstr112G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted November 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 14, 2013 What a heartbreaking event to be a part of. So very, very sad on many levels.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillslife Posted November 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 14, 2013 So sad...what a scary thing for all involved. Really puts things in perspective, but sad to hear...and puts a vail over everyone's vacation.:o Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 14, 2013 So sad to go on a cruise to end your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted November 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Very, very sad. I feel bad for her and her family. The Captain must have a very heavy heart now. I know he will do his best to find her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted November 14, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 14, 2013 For her,family,Captain and passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faiz23 Posted November 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The one day I stay way from Cruise critic I read it on my phone in my news app. I pray and hope they find the missing woman and hope the captain can stay focused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldm Posted November 14, 2013 Author #19 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The captain announced that we will continue the search all night. The Coast Guard is sending a plane. Our port schedule will be affected and they will let us know the changes tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted November 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 14, 2013 The captain announced that we will continue the search all night. The Coast Guard is sending a plane. Our port schedule will be affected and they will let us know the changes tomorrow morning. Thank you for keeping us updated. Thoughts to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted November 14, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Sad for all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted November 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 14, 2013 How sad :( Prayers to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldone60 Posted November 14, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 14, 2013 http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/13/us/cruise-ship-passenger-missing/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Days Posted November 14, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I just saw this on CNN and thought it is so sad for her family to find out this way. I just can not imagine the pain and heartbreak they are feeling. I truly hope this woman is found and is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted November 14, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 14, 2013 http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/13/us/cruise-ship-passenger-missing/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 A sad situation to be sure... The commentary to the article above is even sadder... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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