Cameron Robbins Jumped Into "Shark-Infested" Waters After A Dare And Was Never Seen Again
A viral video showing Cameron Robbins jumping off a cruise ship into the ocean has social media users speculating that a shark took his life.
On May 24, 2023, 18-year-old Cameron Robbins jumped off the Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise after a dare and was never seen again – just three days after graduating from University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge.
The viral video shows the unsettling moment the teen jumped off the ship into dark waters off Athol Island, an uninhabited island located northeast of Nassau. The location has been described as "shark-infested" by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF). In the clip below, Robbins is shown swimming in the water as a lifebuoy floats across from him. Another guy on the cruise ship can be heard saying "bye-bye."
Others yelled, "Grab the buoy, grab the buoy." But Robbins appears to have seen something, so he swims in the opposite direction and suddenly disappears.
The U.S. Coast Guard looked for Robbins shortly after, but all searches got suspended two days later on Friday evening after reportedly scouring over 325 square miles. United Cajun Navy (UCN) Vice President Briant Trascher explains why the decision was made: "Had they found like maybe a piece of clothing or any kind of clue, that would cause them to extend that 48-hour period, but if they don't get any kind of indication, then that's usually when they call it off."
Now people are suggesting that a shark may have been the cause for Robbins' disappearance. @AcunaMatata86 on Twitter writes, "Lower left by the cruise one can see the large white fish or shark approaching 18 year old cameron robbins as he initially goes for the buoy but then turns around when he sees the shark, ultimately disappearing into the water, likely dragged down. Very sad."
"Haunting, but you can see the exact moment the shark gets him. Tragic & scary in every way," says @Sportsgeek22, adding a screenshot of Robbins with something swimming near him.
Another TikToker decided to show a shark's typical movement and pattern before it attacks and compared it to the splashing seen near Robbins.
"Shark. No shark? Idk," comments @AlienRalph. "All I know is he 100% looked & headed toward the buoy. Then the splash occurred, he turned around & swam the opposite direction."
The devastating loss has been tough on Robbins' community. "Cameron is a kid who is truly loved by his teammates, teachers, and fellow classmates," his baseball coach, Justin Morgan, said. "He is a fierce competitor on the baseball field. He is a hard worker both on and off of the playing field."
He continued, "Our school community is struggling right now but hoping for the very best. Our thoughts and prayers have been and will remain with the Robbins family during this difficult time."
On Sunday, May 28, the Robbins family returned home to Baton Rouge. They released a statement shortly after the search was called off. "The Bahamas government has called off the rescue for Cameron, and we are returning to Baton Rouge," they said. "We want to thank the Bahamas government, the U.S. Coast Guard, the United Cajun Navy, and Congressman Garrett Graces for everything they have done for us."
"In this time of grief, we thank our family, friends, and well wishers for granting us the privacy we need to properly remember our son and mourn his loss."
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