A British passenger is missing after falling overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of Tenerife.
A search is under way for the 76-year-old man who was reported missing from the Marella Explorer 2 on Thursday morning.
The coast guard told Sky News they received an alert yesterday at 9.48am local time from the cruise ship, which was located 16.5 nautical miles northwest of Punta 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. Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones during this difficult time.
“Our dedicated care team is supporting the family, providing assistance and comfort. We are working closely with local authorities and will continue to offer every possible support.”
Helicopters and patrol boats are taking part in the search.
The Marella Explorer, which also took part in the search, docked at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife at 2.40am local time.
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