Man dies after falling off cruise ship in Australia
Australian police had found a man’s body off Sydney’s coast while searching for a cruise ship passenger who went overboard on Monday.
New South Wales police said the man fell overboard before dawn near Sydney Heads, about 18 kilometres from the shore. Police and other emergency services launched a search.
At about 10:30 a.m. (0030 GMT), officers located the body and retrieved it, police said.
The police will now prepare a report for the coroner and launch an investigation into how the incident unfolded.
P&O Cruises’ ship Pacific Adventure was due to arrive in Sydney Harbour on Monday.
“We thank guests for their care, understanding and patience on what’s been a distressing day for guests and crew,’’ a statement from the company, as quoted by local media.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the guest at this difficult time.’’
The ship was returning to Sydney from a three-day trip to Queensland’s Morton Island.
(dpa/NAN)
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