Missing Passenger from Icon of the Seas (Cozumel)

[aborgman]

On 4/7/2024 at 9:41 PM, livingonthebeach said:

What's surprising is he's been missing since April 3rd - that's four days ago. Cozumel is a small island and Americans stick out like sore thumbs. He apparently had no money on him and gave a taxi driver a watch for payment.....doesn't look like he could have gone very far.

 

San Miguel is small. Total developed area on the island is about 15 square miles.

 

The island itself is 185 square miles. Lots and lots and lots of jungle.

[crewsweeper]

back o the topic, any updates anywhere? is the man still missing?

[livingonthebeach]

3 hours ago, aborgman said:

 

San Miguel is small. Total developed area on the island is about 15 square miles.

 

The island itself is 185 square miles. Lots and lots and lots of jungle.

One would think that after several days someone from that island would have spotted him. Doesn’t look too promising after being missing for almost a week. 

[aborgman]

28 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said:

One would think that after several days someone from that island would have spotted him. Doesn’t look too promising after being missing for almost a week. 

 

90% of the Island is uninhabited jungle.

[Etta1213]

I pray this precious, vulnerable man is found and safe.

[c-leg5]

On 4/8/2024 at 12:45 AM, PhillyFan33579 said:

With all the posters on this site who were worried about going to Labadee when there is currently no verified threat there, it is highly likely these seem people would not get off a ship at Cozumel with the current incidents happening there.

How is this relevant to this thread?

 

I am curious as to why you would suddenly bring up this topic at this particular moment. 

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, c-leg5 said:

How is this relevant to this thread?

 

I am curious as to why you would suddenly bring up this topic at this particular moment. 

You are not new here and ask this, when this is the norm on CC?

[Etta1213]

I'm really surprised that the man hasn't been located. 

[Hogladyrider]

While I have not visited Cozumel in several years, back then many of the employees lived off the island.

 

I have read that the past few years crime has increased on the island, but again I have not visited Cozumel since 2018.

 

My heart goes out to this family and I am still hoping and praying the gentleman is found safely and has not fallen into the hands of the wrong individuals.

 

What does surprise me is what little attention this missing guest is receiving from the media.

[mafig]

7 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

 

 

What does surprise me is what little attention this missing guest is receiving from the media.

Me, tool

Is it possible he's been located, alive and well, and we just haven't heard?

[livingonthebeach]

18 minutes ago, mafig said:

Me, tool

Is it possible he's been located, alive and well, and we just haven't heard?

Last news report was 22 hours ago. Since he’s been missing for over a week, it doesn’t seem likely that he would be found alive.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/search-missing-south-carolina-cruise-passenger-complicated-jungle-terrain-family-demands-us-help.amp

 

I’m hoping that they find him soon but it would be a miracle. So sad. 

[leaveitallbehind]

Just to be clear on this person's form of dementia, as there are various forms exhibiting various symptoms:

 

....he was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a group of diseases caused by progressive nerve cell loss that affects a person’s behavior and not memory.

 

Further:

 

Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia, are the result of damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Many possible symptoms can result, including unusual behaviors, emotional problems, trouble communicating, difficulty with work, or difficulty with walking.

 

But most importantly I just hope he can be found and that his family can find some comfort.

Edited April 11 by leaveitallbehind

[puppycanducruise]

I hope he can be found, I feel sorry for his family.

[leaveitallbehind]

On 4/8/2024 at 1:45 AM, PhillyFan33579 said:

...In light of recent activity in Cozumel, you would be crazy to get off the ship at this port in my opinion. With all the posters on this site who were worried about going to Labadee when there is currently no verified threat there, it is highly likely these seem people would not get off a ship at Cozumel with the current incidents happening there. 

I'm far more fearful of setting foot in any of the major US cities at present than I am of visiting Cozumel.

 

And I think the concerns in Haiti and potential effect with Labadee have been rather well substantiated since RCCL has suspended that port of call at present.  

 

JMO

[Etta1213]

I really would like to know what's happening in Cozumel to help this family.

[leaveitallbehind]

39 minutes ago, Etta1213 said:

I really would like to know what's happening in Cozumel to help this family.

If you google the situation there are numerous reports concerning his disappearance and on going search efforts by a number of different agencies including the local military.  The family is apparently also reaching out via social media to the US for support and awareness of the situation.

[Etta1213]

4 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said:

If you google the situation there are numerous reports concerning his disappearance and on going search efforts by a number of different agencies including the local military.  The family is apparently also reaching out via social media to the US for support and awareness of the situation.

I've googled repeatedly but just wish there were more comprehensive coverage. I feel so bad for this man.

[Lane Hog]

I feel worse for the family -- they have to live with how he died, and at this point, I have to believe this is the case. 

Some say taking him on that trip was a questionable decision, but it's letting him be unattended for just a few moments that's what was inexcusable and ultimately at issue.  We share in the caretaking for my wife's parents who both have varying degrees of dementia, and would never think of letting one of them wander into a bathroom unescorted or monitored.  You never know if there's a second exit.
 

it's just short of two weeks without a confirmed sighting, and the island itself is 90% natural jungle.  It could take years to find his remains, if at all.  

[comfixit]

1 minute ago, Lane Hog said:

I feel worse for the family -- they have to live with how he died, and at this point, I have to believe this is the case. 

Some say taking him on that trip was a questionable decision, but it's letting him be unattended for just a few moments that's what was inexcusable and ultimately at issue.  We share in the caretaking for my wife's parents who both have varying degrees of dementia, and would never think of letting one of them wander into a bathroom unescorted or monitored.  You never know if there's a second exit.
 

it's just short of two weeks without a confirmed sighting, and the island itself is 90% natural jungle.  It could take years to find his remains, if at all.  

The guy was probably robbed, his watch and anything of value stolen and dumped somewhere.

[OhJinkies]

On 4/8/2024 at 10:04 AM, PhillyFan33579 said:

I was referring to the recent shootings in Cozumel. 

I live in Orlando and nearly every day I get a news alert on my phone about a shooting somewhere in the vicinity. But most of these shootings are domestic-related, or late at night when there is probably some shady stuff going down anyways... but now you know in case you want to steer clear!

[smokeybandit]

On 4/13/2024 at 11:58 AM, comfixit said:

The guy was probably robbed, his watch and anything of value stolen and dumped somewhere.

This was to be their last major vacation together. It's entirely possibly he didn't want to burden the family with his dementia over the next few years and took matters into his own hands.

[Philly Steve]

Thoughts, prayers for the family.

[ReneeFLL]

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

This was to be their last major vacation together. It's entirely possibly he didn't want to burden the family with his dementia over the next few years and took matters into his own hands.

That was my first thought since he seemed to be on a mission to get to that certain beach.

[Lane Hog]

I'd thought the same as well.

The family has also left Cozumel.

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, Lane Hog said:

I'd thought the same as well.

The family has also left Cozumel.

It must have been really hard to leave with no closure.