‘Beautiful and gentle soul’ who fell off cruise ship identified as search to find him suspended
The Australian man who went overboard from a cruise ship earlier this week has been remembered as a 'kind and beautiful' soul after the search to find him was suspended.
Brisbane man Warwick Tollemache, 35, went overboard on the Quantum of The Seas at about 11pm (early Wednesday evening AEST), about 1400 kilometres south of the Hawaiian islands.
An immediate search by the ship's crew was conducted and the US Coast Guard was called in to assist.
"Our family is heartbroken at the loss of our beloved Warwick," his family said in a statement.
"He was a kind, beautiful, and gentle soul who was adored by everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed.
"We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your understanding."
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