Louisiana teenager, 18, is missing after ‘daring’ to jump overboard on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas while on a graduation trip
- Cameron Robbins, 18, had been on a boat trip with friends to celebrate his recent graduation when he allegedly dared to jump overboard
- Robbins was seen in the water immediately after jumping off before disappearing
- Authorities in the Bahamas and the US Coast Guard are now looking for the high school graduate, who was also an avid baseball player
A desperate search for a missing Louisiana teenager has dragged on into its second day after the star baseball player fell overboard while on a sunset cruise in the Bahamas.
Cameron Robbins, 18, was on a trip to celebrate his recent high school graduation, with witnesses saying he was acting on a dare when he jumped overboard, according to WAFB.
The teenager was said to have been on the boat with several other recent graduates, and was seen splashing in the water after jumping off before vanishing.
Tributes have poured in for the former high school baseball player, as multiple agencies continue to search for the missing teenager.
The 18-year-old had only graduated from high school days before his trip to the Bahamas, with the teenager posting on Instagram the day before he disappeared.
Pictured: Robbins who had just graduated from high school on Sunday
The teenager was said to have been on the boat with several other recent graduates, and was seen splashing in the water after jumping off before vanishing.
Pictured: A still from captured video of Robbins jumping into the water, which WBRZ saw – a lifeline can be seen in the water
The teenager was said to have been on the boat with several other recent graduates, and was seen splashing in the water after jumping off before vanishing.
The U.S. Coast Guard said crews were helping the Royal Bahamas Defense Force search for a missing U.S. citizen who fell overboard while on a sunset cruise.
Robbins had graduated from Louisiana State University on Sunday before going on a cruise with other students.
Footage shared on his social media page shows he is an avid baseball player and was 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, his teachers and his classmates.”
“He’s a fierce competitor on the baseball field. He’s a hard worker on and off the playing field.
“Our school community is struggling at the moment but hoping for the best.
“Our thoughts and prayers have been and will remain with the Robbins family during this difficult time.”
Pictured: Robbins had spent time with friends in Nassasu, Bahamas, and was 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 for all 13 years of his studies.
In a statement, he said: “The University Lab School community is praying for the best possible outcome of this situation.
“I have been in contact with Cameron’s family and at this time authorities are still looking for him in the Bahamas.
“At times like these, we need to come together and support each other. Words fail to express the concern felt by our entire school community.
“Additional counselors 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 your thoughts as well.”
