Mystery surrounds tragedy of newlywed on Bahamas honeymoon … – The Sun

The 32-year-old is understood to have fallen from the ship's ninth deck

POLICE officers are probing the mystery disappearance of anewlywed husband enjoying his honeymoon after he was seen apparently jumping overboard from a cruise ship.

Reco Scott, 32, from Decatur, Georgia, was on theCarnival Liberty cruise ship with his bride Angelijica Scott on their dream getaway when tragedy struck.

Facebook/ Rico Scott Snr

The incident, which took place at 5am on Friday, saw him fall overboard when the ship was10 miles north west of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas.

At that point the cruise ship turned around, making way for rescue boats to move into the area.

A helicopter was also dispatched by the US Coast Guard.

However he has not been found, and the cruise ship resumed its journey later that afternoon.

A Carnival spokesman said: The missing guests family has been notified and our CareTeam is providing support.

We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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