The 18-year-old baseball player is still missing at sea two days after jumping from a boat in the Bahamas
A Louisiana baseball player is still missing at sea two days after jumping off a boat in the Bahamas when fellow students taunted him.
The Coast Guard has now called off the 325-square-mile search for 18-year-old Cameron Robbins, who was traveling to celebrate his recent graduation from high school in Baton Rouge.
Witnesses claimed he acted on a challenge when he jumped overboard from the Blackbeard’s Revenge cruise ship at sunset at 11:30 p.m., 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.
The Coast Guard has now called off the 325-square-mile search for 18-year-old Cameron Robbins, who was traveling to celebrate his recent graduation from high school in Baton Rouge.
Cameron Robbins (pictured left) has not been found and the search has been called off
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 325-square-mile search for Cameron Robbins, 18, is plotted here
In an update, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Spado, Coast Guard Liaison Officer for the Bahamas said: “The United States Coast Guard, District Seven, has deployed multiple search and rescue assets in response to a request for assistance from our partners in the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.
Our Coast Guard command center and aircrew in Miami supported the RBDF’s search and rescue efforts from the initial report on Wednesday night and continued through Friday night.
Pictured: Robbins who had just graduated from high school on Sunday
“We were informed this evening by the RBDF that they are ceasing active search efforts pending further developments and are not requesting any further assistance from the Coast Guard after notifying the Robbins family.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cameron Robbins.”
a GoFundMe is set up for the boy to support his family during this time.
They described his mother as a kind and devoted teacher – going through an “unimaginable situation.”
The fundraiser read: “Shari, Cameron’s mother, is an indescribably wonderful teacher and her kindness and dedication has helped countless children throughout her career.
“Please donate as much as you can and share this fundraiser to support her and her family in this unimaginable situation.”
The devastated family continued to pray and hope for Cameron’s return: “Please continue to pray for Cameron, Cassie, Cole, Shari and Will. My heart is so heavy.’
Robbins had graduated from Louisiana State University on Sunday before departing on the cruise with fellow students.
An avid baseball player, his coach described him as a “fierce competitor”
His school friends pray together in a circle after the tragedy
Pictured: Robbins spent time with friends in Nassasu, Bahamas, and stayed at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island
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
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.”
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.”