"A British cruise company has said it is working with authorities after a passenger on one of its ships was seen entering the water in the seas around the Canary Islands. Marella Cruises, which is operated by TUI UK, said the guest went overboard as the vessel was heading towards La Gomera, the second-smallest of the main islands in the Spanish archipelago off the coast of north-west Africa."
"Sky News said a search was under way for a 76-year-old British man who was reported missing from the Marella Explorer 2 on Thursday. The coastguard told the broadcaster it received an alert on Thursday at 9.48am local time from the ship, which was located 16.5 nautical miles north-west of Punta de Teno, Tenerife. A statement from Marella Cruises said: We are deeply saddened to confirm that a guest was seen entering the water while the ship was on passage to La Gomera."
Marella Cruises, operated by TUI UK, reported that a guest on the Marella Explorer 2 was observed entering the water while the ship was en route to La Gomera in the Canary Islands. The missing passenger is a 76-year-old British man, and a search operation was initiated. The Spanish coastguard received an alert at 9.48am local time when the vessel was about 16.5 nautical miles north-west of Punta de Teno, Tenerife. Marella Cruises stated that its dedicated care team is supporting the family, that the company is working closely with local authorities, and that it will offer every possible support.
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