In a devastating maritime disaster that has sent shockwaves across the globe, a Carnival Cruise ship tragically plunged into the Atlantic Ocean just after midnight, with more than 700 passengers and crew members feared dead. The vessel, identified as Carnival Seraphine, was reportedly en route from Miami to San Juan when it suffered a catastrophic structural failure.
Eyewitnesses on a nearby cargo ship reported hearing a loud explosion followed by the cruise liner breaking apart and rapidly sinking beneath the waves. Emergency distress signals were dispatched at approximately 12:17 a.m. local time, prompting an international search and rescue operation involving U.S. Coast Guard units, naval vessels, and air support.
Only a few lifeboats were seen floating amid debris as rescue teams raced against time to locate survivors in the dark, frigid waters. As of Thursday morning, 87 people have been rescued, many suffering from hypothermia and trauma.
The cause of the accident remains unknown, but maritime investigators are looking into possible hull integrity issues or sabotage. Families of the missing await news in anguish, while Carnival Cruise Line has yet to release a full statement. This tragedy marks one of the deadliest cruise ship disasters in modern history.
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