Search for Man Overboard Near Monterey Continues

A 72-year-old American man is believed to have fallen overboard from the Ruby Princess cruise ship during a five-day voyage to Ensenada, Mexico. Upon docking in San Francisco on December 2, the man was reported missing, prompting a thorough search of the ship and review of CCTV footage. Princess Cruises confirmed it as a 'man overboard incident' after ruling out other possibilities. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard are involved in the investigation and search efforts, with aerial searches being conducted 45 miles off Monterey, California. The man, who was traveling alone, has not been found, and the cruise line has extended condolences to his family and friends. Despite the incident, the Ruby Princess is scheduled to continue its next journey to Hawaii.