Caribbean Christmas cruise horror as woman, 48, dies trying to jump from Sky Princess
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A pre-Christmas family cruise turned to tragedy on Saturday when a woman died after trying to jump from one of the decks. The unidentified 48 year old was onboard the Sky Princess when she is said to have jumped, Cruise Radio reports. It was making its way back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an eight-day voyage to Cozumel, Mexico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and the cruise line's private Bahamian resort, Princess Cays, at the time.
![[The 48 year old was onboard the Sky Princess, which was making its way back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an eight-day Caribbean voyage]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/23/93443089-14222841-image-a-4_1734995108076.jpg)
'Princess Cruises is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a 48-year-old female guest who attempted to jump overboard earlier today,' the cruise line told the outlet. 'The guest fell to a lower deck, where she was promptly rescued. Shipboard personnel immediately provided emergency medical care, but despite their best efforts, she could not be revived.
![[Cruise officials said the woman tried to jump and fell to a lower deck, where she was pronounced dead]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/23/93443025-14222841-image-a-14_1734995519302.jpg)
'Our heartfelt condolences go out to the guest's family and friends during this profoundly difficult time,' the cruise line said, adding: 'Grief support services are being offered to guests and crew members affected by this event.'. It is believed the victim was traveling with her family when she died.
An unidentified 48-year-old woman died after trying to jump from a cruise ship on Saturday. The 48 year old was onboard the Sky Princess, which was making its way back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an eight-day Caribbean voyage. 🚨Urgent announcement on Sky Princess Cruise! A lady jumped and did not survive 😔 #SkyPrincess #Cruise #PrincessCruise #Travel #cruisenews #traveling #Cruising.
