The search for a Louisiana teenager who fell overboard from a ship in the Bahamas has been called off, according to the United Cajun Navy. The teen, identified as 17-year-old Jordan Bane, went missing on June 29th while on a family vacation. The search for Bane lasted for several days but was eventually suspended due to lack of progress.
The search for a Louisiana teenager who fell overboard from a ship in the Bahamas has been called off, according to the United Cajun Navy. The teen, identified as 17-year-old Jordan Bane, went missing on June 29th while on a family vacation.
Search Suspended for Louisiana Teen Who Fell Overboard in Bahamas
The search for Bane lasted for several days but was eventually suspended due to lack of progress. The United Cajun Navy, a volunteer organization that provides search and rescue assistance, said in a statement that the search had been "exhaustively" conducted but that no sign of Bane had been found.
"We have searched every nook and cranny of this area and have not found any sign of Jordan," said United Cajun Navy spokesperson Brian Trascher. "We are deeply saddened to have to suspend the search, but we have reached the point where it is no longer feasible to continue."
Search Suspended for Louisiana Teen Who Fell Overboard in Bahamas
Bane's family has expressed their disappointment at the suspension of the search but said they understand the decision.
"We are heartbroken that the search has been called off," said Bane's mother, Jennifer. "But we want to thank the United Cajun Navy and everyone else who helped in the search for Jordan. We know that they did everything they could."
Search Suspended for Louisiana Teen Who Fell Overboard in Bahamas
The United Cajun Navy said that they will continue to monitor the situation and will resume the search if any new information becomes available.
"We will not give up hope on finding Jordan," said Trascher. "We will continue to pray for his safe return."
Search Suspended for Louisiana Teen Who Fell Overboard in Bahamas
Bane is a student at Zachary High School in Zachary, Louisiana. He is an avid football player and was on the school's varsity team. He is also a member of the school's band and choir.
Bane's family and friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help with the costs of the search. The page has raised over $20,000 so far.
The United Cajun Navy is a non-profit organization that provides search and rescue assistance to communities in need. The organization is made up of volunteers who donate their time and resources to help others.
The United Cajun Navy has been involved in a number of high-profile search and rescue operations, including the search for Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005 and the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in 2014.
The organization is funded through donations and grants. To learn more about the United Cajun Navy, visit their website at www.unitedcajunnavy.org.
