Royal Caribbean Crew Member Stabs Colleague Before Jumping Overboard
A Royal Caribbean crew member allegedly stabbed a female colleague before leaping overboard to his death. The incident occurred on Icon of the Seas, which is currently sailing a week-long Eastern Caribbean cruise that departed on July 19, according to CruiseMapper.
Reports state that the 28-year-old female employee was attacked by the male crew member, who then jumped into the sea. The ship's crew responded swiftly, and the woman was treated for her injuries.
'Following the incident, the male reportedly fled from the scene and jumped into the water,' police said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 'He was retrieved unresponsive and pronounced dead by onboard medical staff.' Police did not name the crew members.
Royal Caribbean has not publicly commented on the situation, but the company is cooperating with authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The shocking event has raised alarm among those familiar with the cruise industry, who note the highly unusual nature of the incident. Passengers aboard the ship were reportedly kept informed, though many were understandably shaken by the news.
As the investigation progresses, more details are expected to emerge regarding the motive behind the attack and the precise sequence of events that led to the tragic outcome.
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