18-year-old Louisiana teen goes missing after falling overboard on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas
Louisiana teen, 18, goes missing after he ‘dared’ to jump overboard on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas during his graduation trip
- 18-year-old Cameron Robbins had been on a boat trip with friends to celebrate his recent graduation when he reportedly jumped overboard
- Robbins was seen in the water immediately after jumping in before disappearing
- Authorities in the Bahamas and the US Coast Guard are now on the hunt for the high school graduate, who was also an avid baseball player
A desperate search for a missing Louisiana teen lasts until day two after the star baseball player fell overboard on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas.
Cameron Robbins, 18, was on the trip to celebrate his recent high school graduation, with witnesses claiming he was facing a challenge when he jumped overboard, according to WAFB.
The teen was reportedly on the boat with several other recent graduate students, and he was seen splashing in the water after jumping in before disappearing.
Tributes have poured in for the former high school baseball player, as multiple agencies continue to search for the missing teen.
The 18-year-old had just graduated from high school in the days before traveling to the Bahamas, and the teen posted to Instagram the day before his disappearance.
Pictured: Robbins who had just graduated from high school on Sunday
The teen was reportedly on the boat with several other recent graduate students, and he was seen splashing in the water after jumping in before disappearing
Pictured: A still from a video shot of Robbins jumping into the water, which WBRZ saw – a life buoy can be seen in the water
The teen was reportedly on the boat with several other recent graduate students, and he was seen splashing in the water after jumping in before disappearing.
The US Coast Guard said crews were helping the Royal Bahamas Defense Force search for a missing US citizen who had fallen overboard during a sunset cruise.
Robbins had graduated from Louisiana State University on Sunday before departing on the cruise with fellow students.
Photos shared on his social media page show that he is an avid baseball player and was described as a “fierce competitor” by his coach.
U-High baseball coach Justin Morgan said, “Cameron is a kid who is really loved by his teammates, teachers and classmates.
“He’s a formidable competitor on the baseball field. He is a hard worker both on and off the playing field.
“Our school community is going through a tough time right now, but we hope for the very best.
“Our thoughts and prayers are and will remain with the Robbins family at this difficult time.”
Pictured: Robbins spent time with friends in Nassasu, Bahamas, and stayed at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island
An avid baseball player, his coach described him as a “fierce competitor”
University Lab School director Kevin George said Robbins spent all 13 years of his education at the school.
In a statement, he said, “The University Lab School Community is praying for the best possible outcome of this situation.
“I have been in contact with Cameron’s family and at this time authorities are still looking for him in the Bahamas.
“In times like these, we need to come together and support each other. Words fail to express the concern felt by our entire school community.
‘Additional counselors will be available on campus to talk to students and teachers who are having a hard time processing this news.
“Our thoughts are with the Robbins family and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts as well.”