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A man went overboard a Disney Cruise Line ship on Saturday, Nov. 22

The 73-year-old remains missing

Authorities said they believe the man "jumped" overboard

A 73-year-old man is missing after falling overboard a Disney Cruise Line ship.

The incident took place at around 4:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, Nov. 22, on the Disney Wonder ship sailing from Melbourne, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, 7 News Australia reported, citing the Victoria Police.

“It is understood the man died after he jumped from a cruise liner into the waters in the Tasman Sea," a police spokeswoman told the outlet.

The man's identity has not been shared publicly.

According to 7 News Australia, the Disney Wonder cruise ship turned around and crew searched for the missing passenger for approx

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