Disney cruise employee missing off Mexico

By the CNN Wire Staff STORY HIGHLIGHTSA cruise line employee has not been seen since TuesdayDisney Wonder left Los Angeles on SundayThe Mexican navy and the U.S. Coast Guard are involved in search (CNN) -- A Disney Cruise Line employee has been reported missing during a seven-day cruise off the Mexico's Pacific coast, the company said Thursday.

The unidentified worker on board the Disney Wonder failed to appear for a Tuesday shift, Disney spokeswoman Christi Erwin Donnan told CNN.

The vessel, which left Los Angeles on Sunday, docked Wednesday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Donnan said.

The U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Mexican navy and the Bahamas Maritime Authority are participating in the search and investigation, Donnan said. The Disney Wonder is registered in the Bahamas.

The Mexican navy has been conducting searches since Tuesday, Disney Cruise Line said in a written statement.

"Given the circumstances we are very concerned about this situation and are doing everything possible to assist with the search effort and investigation," it said.

The company said it conducted a thorough inspection of the cruise ship.

CNN's Dave Alsup contributed to this report.

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