Haunting new video has emerged showing the panic and chaos aboard the boat in the Bahamas shortly after an 18-year-old star Louisiana high school baseball player jumped from the ship after implementing a challenge that turned deadly ended.
The footage shows Cameron Robbins splashing around in the open sea with no life jacket and only his swim trunks while many of his classmates are in shock while others are screaming in hysterics.
“That damn boy jumped off!” said one person.
Another said: “Oh my goddamn god.” Oh shut up. Oh, bye… bye… Oh… shit!’
“Grab the buoy…grab the buoy,” others shouted, hoping he would hear them.
But the video shows Robbins, who was just meters away from the boat, suddenly drifting the other way and away from the buoy before disappearing into the darkness, witnesses said.
The US Coast Guard and several authorities searched for days in the sea for the missing young man. Late Friday, the US Coast Guard officially called off the search, officials said.
Robbins had just graduated from the University Laboratory School at Baton Rogue a few days earlier and celebrated his graduation by jumping. The video shows the hysteria on board the boat. One person yelled, “Oh my goddamn it.” Oh shut up. Oh, bye… bye… Oh… shit!’
The photos show dozens of students aboard the cruise ship at sunset, on which Robbins was before he jumped after completing a challenge that ended fatally
According to the WAFB, witnesses claimed he was a dare when he jumped overboard from the sunset cruise ship Blackbeard’s Revenge at 11:30 p.m.
The ship was near Athol Island, an uninhabited island northeast of Nassau, when Robbins jumped into the sea.
Robbins had graduated from University High in Baton Rouge just days earlier and was seen in his robes and with a big smile in an Instagram photo taken days before he disappeared.
The star athlete celebrated his recent high school graduation with dozens of other graduates from other Baton Rogue high schools, including U-High, Episcopal, Catholic and St. Joseph’s Academy, a parent told the news outlet.
The students arrived on the island just hours before the pirate-themed sunset cruise and stayed at Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, the parents said.
After Robbins jumped, the boat and its crew members, along with several authorities, attempted to locate him, including the US Coast Guard.
The US Coast Guard 7th District deployed several search and rescue forces in response to support from its partners in the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.
They planned and searched a 325 square mile search for the young man.
Robbins is fishing from a boat with a friend, what was seen on his Instagram
Cameron Robbins, 18, is seen in the dark water trying to stay afloat after jumping off the boat after a dare – many of the seniors on the tour boat were shocked. One of the kids yelled, “That damn kid jumped off!”
Robbins was on a graduation trip involving many local high schools in the Baton Rogue area. The students stayed at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in Nassau
“Our Coast Guard Command Center and Miami-based aircrew have assisted the RBDF’s search and rescue efforts since the initial report Wednesday night and continued through Friday night,” the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement.
“We were informed this evening by the RBDF that they are halting active search efforts pending further development and having notified the Robbins family, are not requesting further Coast Guard assistance.”
“We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cameron Robbins.”
Robbins social media pages highlight his baseball talent and his love for his friends and family.
“Cameron is a kid who is truly loved by his teammates, teachers and classmates,” said his devastated U-High baseball coach Justin Morgan.
“He’s a tough competitor on the baseball field.” He’s a hard worker both on and off the field.
“Our school community is struggling at the moment but is hoping for the best.”
“Our thoughts and prayers have been and remain with the Robbins family at this difficult time.”
Robbins was a standout baseball player in his high school, and his devastated coach described him as a “fierce competitor.”
Robbins had graduated from University High in Baton Rouge days earlier. He can be seen here in his graduation photos
This chart depicts the 325-square-mile search for 18-year-old Cameron Robbins
A GoFundMe was created to support the family.
“Cameron’s mother, Shari, is an incredible teacher and her kindness and dedication has helped countless children throughout her career,” wrote Daniel Eiklor, the organizer, and Shari Robbins, the beneficiary.
“Please donate as best you can and share this fundraiser to support her and her family in this unimaginable situation.”
More than $10,695 had been raised as of Monday night, exceeding their initial goal of $10,000.
The US Coast Guard did not respond to ‘s request for comment.