Teen jumps off cruise ship on a dare

[sothrowedmex]

That big ass ocean compared to a person going overboard from a cruise ship is like trying to find a rock in the ocean.

Its damn near impossible, unless said person has something to signal his/her whereabouts like a flair, bright light, dye, beaconing device, etc.

I was in the USN, was on aircraft carriers, and if someone went over, it would be difficult to retrieve them, unless they had the above mentioned devices. An aircraft carrier is 250 feet tall and over 1000 feet long, while cruise ships have a height above the waterline of around 72 metres (236ft 11in) and 1000 feet long respectively.

But in bootcamp they taught us how to float using our clothes in case we ever went overboard. But floating wont keep you from being eaten alive by sharks.

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Watched video, it didn't look like that big of a ship but camera angle could be deceiving.

[FinBra]

That big ass ocean compared to a person going overboard from a cruise ship is like trying to find a rock in the ocean.

Its damn near impossible, unless said person has something to signal his/her whereabouts like a flair, bright light, dye, beaconing device, etc.

I was in the USN, was on aircraft carriers, and if someone went over, it would be difficult to retrieve them, unless they had the above mentioned devices. An aircraft carrier is 250 feet tall and over 1000 feet long, while cruise ships have a height above the waterline of around 72 metres (236ft 11in) and 1000 feet long respectively.

But in bootcamp they taught us how to float using our clothes in case we ever went overboard. But floating wont keep you from being eaten alive by sharks.

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Watched video, it didn't look like that big of a ship but camera angle could be deceiving.

It was a ferry more than a cruise ship, but he died damn near instantly. That shark got em.

[userO1ROTHKVUIA]

Hope he had some seconds of agonising regret while it dawned on him what a colossal zoomer ****wit he was.

Sucks for his parents not even having a carcass to put in a box. He is quite literally, fish food.

[Tuga88]

The dude is an idiot and got himself killed. Now he can't procreate. Seems like a win to me.

[NextPound]

I see every poster ITT read the comments section. LOOOOOL

[pengh]

Bro, the surf was fukin heavy all last week here in South Florida. Not good.

[xxAchillesxx]

That big ass ocean compared to a person going overboard from a cruise ship is like trying to find a rock in the ocean.

Its damn near impossible, unless said person has something to signal his/her whereabouts like a flair, bright light, dye, beaconing device, etc.

I was in the USN, was on aircraft carriers, and if someone went over, it would be difficult to retrieve them, unless they had the above mentioned devices. An aircraft carrier is 250 feet tall and over 1000 feet long, while cruise ships have a height above the waterline of around 72 metres (236ft 11in) and 1000 feet long respectively.

But in bootcamp they taught us how to float using our clothes in case we ever went overboard. But floating wont keep you from being eaten alive by sharks.

**edit

Watched video, it didn't look like that big of a ship but camera angle could be deceiving.

This book about the USS Indianapolis is on my list to read: https://www.amazon.com/Harms-Way-Ind.../dp/0805066322

Spoiler!

[AWillis]

[SuperHercules]

Seems like lots of people saw the shark. That's why they all started swearing and saying bye bye

[pengh]

Man lol what shark are you guys talking about?

[OliverHeldens]

as dumb as this was, I am mind blown the crew couldn't manage to get him back on

Yeah, it's pretty wild. I think it was a busy ass **** though, so before anybody realized it needed to happen he was long gone.

[OliverHeldens]

It was a ferry more than a cruise ship, but he died damn near instantly. That shark got em.

Nah, I don't think the shark got him. They would have found evidence easier. He'll probably wash up in Florida sometime during the next few weeks.

[CockSalesman]

not a shark. light reflection.



Imagine the witnesses would be screaming "Shark and nothing else.

[singlemom69]

looks like a shark, somebody slowed it down & zoomed in on the twitters

[leafs43]

Man lol what shark are you guys talking about?

Frame by frame:








Its fin and tail popped out of the water

[jimbob007]

not a shark. light reflection.



Imagine the witnesses would be screaming "Shark and nothing else.

[NitrogenWidget]

If you're just talking from a scientific perspective of saltwater vs. fresh, then sure. But the middle of the ocean has waves too, some of which are plenty big. You'll have to work much harder from getting dunked under stranded in the middle of the ocean than a lake or a pool. I'm not even talking about currents pulling you one direction or another, just the activity of the waves themselves requires much more exertion to keep your head above them.

you are talking about the swells?
never been in the middle of the ocean but i know the swells make large boat rescues difficult.

[pengh]

looks like a shark, somebody slowed it down & zoomed in on the twitters

We need Uhyeahokay up in here

[FinBra]

Frame by frame:

Its fin and tail popped out of the water

Absolutely its 100% a shark. The waves aren't crashing as they would if it was just cut water from the bow. Its slithering toward him like a shark. He ****ing sees it and starts moving away from the life raft (because the sharks right next to it).

[NitrogenWidget]

That big ass ocean compared to a person going overboard from a cruise ship is like trying to find a rock in the ocean.

Its damn near impossible, unless said person has something to signal his/her whereabouts like a flair, bright light, dye, beaconing device, etc.

I was in the USN, was on aircraft carriers, and if someone went over, it would be difficult to retrieve them, unless they had the above mentioned devices. An aircraft carrier is 250 feet tall and over 1000 feet long, while cruise ships have a height above the waterline of around 72 metres (236ft 11in) and 1000 feet long respectively.

But in bootcamp they taught us how to float using our clothes in case we ever went overboard. But floating wont keep you from being eaten alive by sharks.

**edit

Watched video, it didn't look like that big of a ship but camera angle could be deceiving.

ha! i learned the air in the clothes thing in boyscouts for swimming merit badge.
totally forgot about it until you mentioned it.
thanks.
you may of just saved my life!

[13donniedarko]

Hopefully he got sucked into the prop and went quickly. Rip

[guest89]

as dumb as this was, I am mind blown the crew couldn't manage to get him back on

Its not like they had a crew standing by. This retard jumped in off of a moving boat. His friends threw a float. He wasn't able to swim to the float due to the current. And most certainly wasn't able to swim fast enough to keep up to the boat.



Most likely scenario is this kid drowned before the captain of the boat even turned it around to look for him. He was trying to swim towards the boat. They were pulling away. He'd have likely tired out and drowned trying to keep up.

Even if none of that were true, it's surprisingly hard to stay afloat in the middle of the ocean for very long without anything to hang on to or keep you afloat. People seem to think it's just like swimming on top of a pool or lake, but it's not.

Its actually really easy to stay afloat in the ocean. Much easier then a pool or lake.

The problem is trying to swim against a current when there are waves that most likely washed over his head. Dude got tired, sucked in some water, panicked, and drowned.
Its no

[DanteEdmond]

they couldnt toss him a rope to climb back aboard or something

[TryingMen]

Negative ghost rider, hes in the Atlantic. They have rolling raves, with long periods. They don't have 2-4 second periods like we do in the gulf where the waves appear choppy and consistent. If the guy knew how to float on his back he could chill for days providing the sharks didn't get him.

Negative ghost rider, I scuba dive and actually go out away from the coast and I can promise you without having a bcd inflated it's a bitch to keep your head above water.

Location: Florida..... not mirin your lack of ocean knowledge.

you are talking about the swells?
never been in the middle of the ocean but i know the swells make large boat rescues difficult.

Call em what you want, but yeah we're probably talking the same thing here.

[JustiNtense]

"Early on Friday morning, Justin Osborne, who identified himself as one of Robbins’ baseball coaches, posted on Facebook that the news of Robbins’ absence was “absolutely heartbreaking.”

“This kid is one of best kids I’ve ever had the privilege to coach. His heart was huge, always smiling, always finding best in others,” he added."


Just once i want to see a case where someone says "Yeah he was a real douche and nobody liked him."

[FinBra]

Negative ghost rider, I scuba dive and actually go out away from the coast and I can promise you without having a bcd inflated it's a bitch to keep your head above water.

Location: Florida..... not mirin your lack of ocean knowledge.

Lold 700 hours of boating under neath me.

"but I can dive" Well bitch, seems like you can't float. Best stick to the bay sonny.

EDIT: to clarify, it aint a swell if its rolling. It wouldn't swamp your head. Once period gets passed 10 you can barely feel that ****. JFL! Try driving a boat instead of riding in one sucka. Dood prolly still thinks trim is the pussy hes trying to land.

[singlemom69]

“The waters off Athol Island, where 18-year-old Cameron Robbins was last seen swimming after jumping off the Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise on May 24, are “really shark-infested,” Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) Commodore Raymond King told the Daily Mail on Tuesday”


He could have floated/swam toward island but sharks seen him jump and that was a wrap.

[iamdetermined]

not a shark. light reflection.



Imagine the witnesses would be screaming "Shark and nothing else.

You hear a girl say "there's a shark" and a man yell "shark" as well. Not everyone would've seen it as they may have been looking right at the kid or otherwise freaking out.

[ymer]

Alcohol and simps don't mix well.

[Godfrd824]

Full Retard, the movie.