A search has been suspended for a crew member who fell overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Massachusetts.
The incident happened aboard the Norwegian Breakaway as it travelled from Bermuda to Boston. The crew member was seen on CCTV falling into the sea around 12 miles off Wellfleet.
The United States Coast Guard launched a major search operation, deploying helicopters and rescue crews in the early hours of Sunday.
Passengers reported a ship-wide 'man overboard' alert, with lifeboats launched as part of the emergency response.
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Despite extensive efforts, the search was suspended just after midday 'pending new information'.
The ship later arrived at Boston’s Black Falcon Terminal, with passengers told of delays due to the overnight rescue attempt.
A cruise line spokesperson said the safety and wellbeing of crew remains its top priority, adding thoughts are with the missing crew member’s family.
Norwegian Sky and Star are both set to dock in Southampton this year.
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