An 18-year-old teenager from Louisiana is missing after falling overboard during a sunset cruise in the Bahamas
An 18-year-old teenager from Louisiana has gone missing after he was “dared” to jump overboard during a final ride on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas
- Cameron Robbins, 18, was on a boat trip with friends to celebrate his recent graduation when he was allegedly dared to jump overboard
- Robbins was seen in the water immediately after his jump before disappearing
- Authorities in the Bahamas and the US Coast Guard are now on the hunt for the high school graduate, who was also an avid baseball player
The desperate search for a missing Louisiana teenager is entering its second day after the star baseball player fell overboard on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas.
18-year-old Cameron Robbins was traveling and just graduating from high school. Witnesses claimed he was performing a dare when he jumped overboard WAFB.
The teenager was reportedly on the boat with several other recent graduates and was seen splashing around in the water after jumping in before disappearing.
Tributes have arrived for the former high school baseball player while multiple authorities continue to search for the missing teenager.
The 18-year-old had just graduated from high school in the days leading up to his Bahamas trip, and the teenager posted on Instagram the day before he disappeared.
Pictured: Robbins, who just graduated from high school on Sunday
The teenager was reportedly on the boat with several other recent graduates and was seen splashing around in the water after jumping in before disappearing
Pictured: A still from a video of Robbins jumping into the water seen by WBRZ – a lifebelt can be seen in the water
The teenager was reportedly on the boat with several other recent graduates and was seen splashing around in the water after jumping in before disappearing.
The US Coast Guard said crews from the Royal Bahamas Defense Force were assisting in the search for a missing US citizen who fell overboard on a sunset cruise.
Robbins had graduated from Louisiana State University on Sunday before leaving for a cruise with fellow students.
Images posted to his social media pages reveal that he is an avid baseball player and has been described as a “fierce competitor” by his coach.
U-High baseball coach Justin Morgan said, “Cameron is a kid who is truly loved by his teammates, teachers and classmates.”
“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.”
Pictured: Robbins was spending time with friends in Nassasu, Bahamas, staying at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island
An avid baseball player, his coach described him as a “fierce competitor.”
University Lab School principal Kevin George said Robbins attended the school throughout his 13-year education.
In a statement, he said, “The University Lab School community is praying for the best possible outcome of this situation.”
“I am in contact with Cameron’s family and at this time the authorities are still searching for him in the Bahamas.”
“In times like these, we need to come together and support one another.” Words are insufficient to express the concern our entire school community feels.
“Additional advisors will be available on campus to speak to students and faculty who are struggling to process this news.”
“Our thoughts are with the Robbins family and we ask that you keep them in mind as well.”