A luxury cruise turned into a nightmare after a tragic incident led to the death of a female passenger who reportedly attempted to jump overboard. The woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was aboard the Ocean Serenity cruise liner when the incident occurred late Tuesday evening.
According to witnesses, the woman was seen climbing over the railing from one of the upper decks before she disappeared into the dark waters below. Crew members initiated emergency protocols immediately, deploying search and rescue operations while the ship came to a halt.
The Coast Guard was alerted and joined the search within the hour, but despite swift efforts, the woman’s body was recovered lifeless early Wednesday morning.
Passengers were visibly shaken by the tragedy. “It was horrifying. One minute everyone was enjoying the evening, and the next, alarms were going off and people were crying,” said one passenger who wished to remain anonymous.
The cruise line issued a statement expressing their condolences and confirming that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. “Our hearts go out to the woman’s family and loved ones. We are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation,” the statement read.
Mental health professionals have been made available onboard for passengers and crew affected by the tragedy.
Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
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