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Carnival Panorama passenger overboard incident

Overview

On September 19, 2026, a 56-year-old male passenger went overboard from the Carnival Panorama cruise ship while traveling from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Long Beach, California. Following the disappearance, the ship’s crew initiated search protocols, including a lockdown where passengers were instructed to remain in their staterooms. Surveillance footage confirmed the individual had exited the vessel from the 11th deck.

A coordinated international search and rescue operation involving the United States Coast Guard and the Mexican Navy was launched, utilizing aircraft and maritime vessels near the Baja peninsula.

Later reports identified the passenger as Thomas Gigler of Redlands, California. While the search operations continued, Gigler had not been located. His family expressed confusion regarding the incident, with his sister stating they believe he “was not in his right mind.” Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that investigation procedures were initiated immediately.

Entities

Carnival Panorama · Carnival Cruise Line · Mexican Navy · Puerto Vallarta · Thomas Gigler

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Thomas Gigler goes overboard from Carnival Panorama near Mexico

    Thomas Gigler, a California man, went overboard from the Carnival Panorama near Baja California during a wedding anniversary trip. Search operations by U.S. and Mexican authorities are ongoing.

  2. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Carnival Panorama passenger goes overboard near Mexico

    A 56-year-old man went overboard from the Carnival Panorama while sailing from Mexico to California, triggering an international search by the U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican Navy.

Sources

6abc.com · abc11.com · abc13.com · abc7chicago.com · dailymail.co.uk · globalnews.ca · independent.co.uk · it-boltwise.de · mixvale.com.br · nypost.com · offthepress.com · oglobo.globo.com · piratesandprincesses.net · pulptastic.com · thebeltwayreport.com · thelocalreport.in · unilad.com