BREAKING NEWS: Cruise Ship Officials Issue Stern Warning After Passenger Death Aboard Norwegian Dawn in the Caribbean
Tragedy struck aboard the Norwegian Dawn this morning as cruise officials confirmed the death of a 47-year-old male passenger during an onboard altercation while the vessel was sailing near the coast of Saint Kitts in the eastern Caribbean.
The incident occurred late Tuesday night during a themed party on Deck 12. Witnesses reported a verbal confrontation between two passengers escalating into violence. Emergency medical personnel were called immediately, but despite efforts to resuscitate the victim, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Norwegian Dawn, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, just two days earlier and was scheduled to continue toward Antigua as part of its 7-night Caribbean itinerary.
Authorities in Saint Kitts boarded the ship early Wednesday to conduct an investigation. One individual has been detained and is cooperating with local law enforcement.
In a stern statement, Norwegian Cruise Line said: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of a guest aboard Norwegian Dawn. We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy toward violence. The safety and well-being of everyone on board is our top priority.”
The cruise line is offering support to the victim’s family and affected guests.
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