Norwegian Cruise Line “Tweet” a short statement confirming that a search and rescue operation for a woman who went missing after going overboard from their cruise ship, the Norwegian Epic, has now been abandoned. 

6.53pm June 9th Norwegian Cruise Line tweeted a statement regarding their reported person-overboard.
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“Early morning on June 8, a 63-year-old Korean female guest went overboard while the ship was sailing from Cannes, France to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. As soon as the report was made, the authorities were notified and a search and rescue operation ensued.”
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“The search has now ceased, and sadly, the guest has not been found. Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual’s family during this difficult time.”

The Norwegian Epic was sailing from Cannes, France to Palma de Mallorca, Spain.