The British Coast Guard is searching for a man who fell overboard from the cruise ship “Aida Perla” in the English Channel. According to the carrier, he could be a crew member. A coastguard spokesman said rescuers were alerted at around 8:55am (local time) on Sunday morning. A helicopter, a plane and several rescue boats were sent.
Aida Cruises confirmed there was reason to believe a crew member fell overboard on Sunday morning. The Rostock-based company said the captain and crew “immediately initiated all necessary rescue measures in close coordination with the relevant local authorities.”
“The onboard search confirmed that a male crew member was missing,” the company wrote. “The ship was immediately stopped and returned to the location where the incident is believed to have occurred to participate in the search. The search for the missing person is ongoing and is a top priority.” The ship was traveling from Hamburg towards La Coruña, Spain.