Father Insists Son Who Jumped From Cruise Ship is Still Alive, Despite Coast Guard Ending Search

Francel Parker, father of 20-year-old Levion Parker, disputes claims of a suicidal leap, emphasizing his belief in his son's survival and questioning how he was served alcohol.

Levion Parker, a 20-year-old from Florida, jumped off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on April 4, leading to a massive search.
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search, but Francel Parker remains hopeful, citing his son's skills as a diver.
Witnesses reported that Levion appeared drunk and jumped following an argument with his father, though Francel denies it was a suicide attempt.
Francel Parker criticized the cruise line for serving alcohol to his underage son and questioned the circumstances leading to the jump.
Royal Caribbean launched an immediate search and rescue operation, but Levion has not been found.