A 12-year-old passenger died after falling from the balcony of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Harmony of the Season the last day of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.
The boy reportedly fell over the balcony railing on an upper deck and landed in the “Central Park” area, a place filled with bars, restaurants and shops on the Harmony of the Seas, according to the outlet. People.
The Royal Caribbean blog reports that the boy was playing with friends he met on board before falling over the balcony railing, according to witnesses.
The 12-year-old passenger was on a cruise with his family to celebrate a birthday.
The ship’s crew reportedly tried to resuscitate the boy, but he succumbed to his injuries before docking in Texas on September 8, the blog reports.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our guests,” a Royal Caribbean representative said in a statement. New York Post.
“Our care team is providing support and assistance to the client’s family during this difficult time,” the statement continued. “For the privacy of the client and their family, we have no additional details to share.”
