The Tribune

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS

Tribune Staff Reporter

lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

A cruise passenger was reported missing on Monday while aboard a Carnival Cruise from Miami to Bimini.

According to international reports, the passenger, Kevin McGrath, “mysteriously disappeared” shortly before the ship returned to the Port of Miami.

The 26-year-old was reported missing at approximately 7am on Monday after he failed to meet his family for breakfast before the ship’s return.

It was reported that after the cruise company’s failure to locate the victim, the US Coast Guard and Miami police were alerted.

“The guest was not detected by surveillance systems, including US Customs and Border Patrol during the debarkation process,” the Carnival Cruise spokesperson told The Post.

“A search of the ship’s cameras and security devices did not indicate he went overboard.”

On Tuesday, Miami-Dade Police issued a missing person alert, saying that he was last seen in a black shirt, shorts and grey sneakers.

Authorities described Mr McGrath as 5ft 9in, weighing 170lb, and having brown hair and brown eyes.

According to the New York Post, the US Coast Guard used a helicopter in search of the victim.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said his agency was not directly involved as the victim went missing near Florida, which is the US jurisdiction.