Atlantic Ocean In a horrifying attack that has stunned the world, a Carnival Cruise ship en route from PortMiami was ambushed by armed assailants late Saturday night, leaving at least 40 passengers injured in what is being described as the most violent act of piracy in modern cruise history.
Witnesses report that the attackers approached the vessel on speedboats under the cover of darkness, firing shots before boarding the ship. Panic erupted as passengers ran for cover, screams echoing across the decks.
“They came out of nowhere,” said one survivor. “They were masked, heavily armed, and shouting orders. It was pure chaos.”
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arnival Cruise Line has confirmed the incident and is working closely with international maritime security forces and the U.S. Coast Guard, who were dispatched within minutes of the distress call. The attackers fled before authorities arrived, and an active manhunt is now underway.
Medical teams onboard and from nearby naval forces are treating the injured. No fatalities have been officially confirmed, but several victims remain in critical condition.
Carnival has called the incident “a brutal, senseless act of violence,” pledging to ensure justice is served.
Security is being heightened across all major terminals, including PortMiami, as authorities investigate how such a high-seas ambush w
as possible.
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