Coast Guard crews search for man who went overboard from Canaveral cruise ship off Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Coast Guard crews are searching for a cruise ship passenger who vanished off the coast of Florida.

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Officials said a 35-year-old man has gone overboard while on the Carnival Magic cruise ship.

The man was reported going overboard around 186 miles east of Jacksonville.

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The Coast Guard is using aircraft and water assets to conduct the search.

Carnival Magic operates out of ports in Miami, Port Canaveral and Norfolk, Virginia.

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Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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