The beautiful Alaskan wilderness, where a desperate search for a missing Norwegian Bliss cruise passenger took place, has ended in tragedy. Crews in

Marites Buenafe, of Kentucky, was reported missing Tuesday afternoon when she did not return to the cruise ship Norwegian Bliss, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

Marites Buenafe, a 62-year-old cruise passenger from Kentucky, is missing after embarking on a solo hike in Alaska while on the cruise ship Norwegian Bliss.