SHOCK LOSS

Cruise Ship Worker Plunges Overboard to His Death

The tragedy unfolded during a Caribbean voyage off the coast of Mexico.

A crew member aboard Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess has died after going overboard off the coast of Cancún, Mexico, on July 13. The incident forced the massive cruise ship to suspend its Caribbean voyage while authorities launched a search-and-recovery operation. The unidentified worker was later found dead, the cruise line confirmed, though it has not disclosed the person’s age, job title, or how they ended up in the water. Princess Cruises said foul play is not suspected and thanked local maritime authorities, along with crew from Carnival Jubilee, for assisting in the search. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the crew’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the company said. The Regal Princess, a 19-deck ship carrying up to 3,560 passengers and 1,346 crew members, has since resumed its seven-day Caribbean sailing after the recovery operation. Although one port stop was adjusted because of the incident, the ship is still expected to return to Fort Lauderdale as scheduled on Saturday.