Tragedy Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas: 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Balcony Fall
A family vacation aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas ended in tragedy when a 12-year-old boy fell to his death from a balcony . The incident occurred as the ship was returning to Galveston, Texas, following a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.(Cruise Hive, Royal Caribbean Blog)
According to reports, the boy was playing with friends he had met during the voyage when he fell from the 14th-floor balcony of his family’s cabin into the Central Park area on Deck 8—a space lined with restaurants, bars, and lush greenery. Despite immediate efforts by the ship’s crew to resuscitate him, the child was pronounced dead before the vessel reached port. (The Sun, The Tribune)
Royal Caribbean issued a statement expressing deep sorrow: “We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our guests. Our Care Team is providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time.” (The Times of India)
The Harmony of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world, has previously been the site of other tragic incidents, including a 2019 death of a 16-year-old and a 2018 disappearance of a British entertainer. (The Sun)
This heartbreaking event has prompted an investigation by the FBI, in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall. (The Times of India)
The cruise line has delayed the ship’s next scheduled departure to allow for a thorough inquiry. Passengers and crew remain shaken by the incident, which serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safety measures aboard cruise ships.
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