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The South African
5 minutes ago
- The South African
South African cruise ship worker stabbed
A 28-year-old South African woman working aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is recovering in hospital after she was stabbed multiple times in an onboard attack. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the suspect – also a South African and reportedly her co-worker and partner – died after jumping overboard moments after the incident. The tragedy occurred while the cruise ship was sailing near San Salvador Island. The injured crew member was treated immediately by the ship's medical staff and later airlifted to Miami, where she remains in stable condition. Witnesses say the 35-year-old male suspect fled the scene after the stabbing, climbed over a railing, and jumped into the ocean. A rescue operation was launched within minutes, but the man was found unresponsive. He was declared dead on board a rescue vessel. Police believe the stabbing was linked to a domestic dispute between the two. Authorities are interviewing passengers and crew to reconstruct the events leading up to the attack and the suspect's fatal jump. 'We are gathering statements and evidence. Witness accounts are key to completing our investigation,' a police spokesperson said. A full report will be released once the investigation concludes. Cruise operator Royal Caribbean confirmed the incident and has pledged its full cooperation with Bahamian authorities. 'Crew safety is a top priority,' the company stated. 'We are supporting those affected and working closely with investigators.' This is the second violent incident involving a South African crew member at sea this year. In an earlier case, 20-year-old Paige Bell was found dead in the engine room of a private yacht. A Mexican crew member is currently facing culpable homicide charges. Passengers and maritime staff have voiced growing concern over the safety of South African nationals working in the cruise and yachting industries. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Global News
13 hours ago
- Global News
Royal Caribbean crew member stabs coworker before jumping overboard: police
A Royal Caribbean crew member jumped overboard to his death last week on the Icon of the Seas ship after allegedly stabbing a colleague, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The incident occurred on July 24 shortly after 7:30 p.m. while the ship was sailing near the Bahamas. According to police, a 28-year-old female crew member from South Africa was stabbed multiple times by a 35-year-old male crew member, also from South Africa. Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and jumped into the water from the massive ship, where he was retrieved unresponsive by rescue team members and pronounced dead by onboard medical staff, police said. 'The female victim sustained stab wounds to her upper body and was treated and is in stable condition,' they said. Royal Caribbean did not identify the crew members involved in the incident. Story continues below advertisement 'Our crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, but unfortunately the crew member passed away,' Royal Caribbean said in a statement to CBS News. 'We extend our condolences to the crew member's family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share.' Police noted that an autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death of the male crew member as the investigation continues. Passengers on board the Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, shared videos online showing crew members running to help the man who jumped overboard. A voice can be heard saying, 'Oscar, Oscar, Oscar,' which is believed to be code for man overboard. Story continues below advertisement In another video shared on TikTok, passengers can be seen gathering on the sides of the ship, looking across the water. One woman says she can see the man who went overboard. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In another clip shared on the social media platform, a man can be seen lying motionless on the rescue boat while the medical team members try to sit him up. The ship was heading to the Bahamas' CocoCay as part of a seven-night cruise at the time. The incident comes nearly a month after a man jumped off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter, who fell overboard while the ship was on its way back to South Florida. On June 29, crew members from the Disney Dream rescue team pulled the girl and her father into a small boat as the cruise ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas on the last day of the voyage, according to Disney and passengers who recorded the rescue on video. A video shared on TikTok showed the man treading water with his daughter in his arms. He handed her over to the rescue team before getting in the boat. In a statement, a Disney spokesperson said, 'We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes.' Story continues below advertisement 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols,' the company added. According to a 2020 report from the Cruise Lines International Association, the odds of going overboard are unlikely. From 2009 to 2019, there were 212 people reported overboard, with 48 of those passengers successfully rescued. Year over year, there has been a 'significant decline' in both the number of overboard incidents and the number of fatalities. — With files from The Associated Press
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
'Personal dispute': Royal Caribbean crew member dies as he jumps overboard after stabbing colleague; woman in stable condition
Icon of the Seas A crew member on Royal Caribbean died as he jumped off the ship on Thursday night, following an incident where he attacked another crew member, according to statements from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. According to police statements to NBC News, the incident involved a 35-year-old South African male who stabbed a 28-year-old South African female multiple times aboard the Icon of the Seas vessel around 7.30 p.m. The event occurred near San Salvador Island in Bahamian waters. Police reports indicate that after the assault, the male crew member jumped from the vessel. The ship's medical personnel later confirmed his death. The female victim sustained injuries to her upper body but remains in stable condition, police confirmed. A representative from Royal Caribbean, quoted by NBC News, described the occurrence as "a personal dispute". The spokesperson said, "One of the crew members was injured, was attended to by the onboard medical team, and she is now in stable condition. Unfortunately, the other crew member is deceased after he went overboard and was recovered in a search and rescue operation. " The cruise line has not released the identities of the involved crew members. Meanwhile, Police officials indicate that a post-mortem examination will be conducted to establish the precise cause of death.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Royal Caribbean Crew Member Jumps Off Ship After Stabbing Female Colleague, Dies
A Royal Caribbean crew member allegedly stabbed a female coworker on the Icon of the Seas cruise ship before jumping overboard and taking his own life, the Independent reported. The incident occurred on Thursday near San Salvador Island in the Bahamas, when the 35-year-old South African man stabbed a 28-year-old South African female crew member "multiple times", as per the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The suspect fled the scene and jumped off the ship, where he was later pronounced dead by onboard medical staff. The 28-year-old female victim sustained stab wounds to her upper body but is now in stable condition after receiving treatment. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities have not publicly identified the crew members involved or provided further details on the incident. NEW: Royal Caribbean crew member allegedly stabs another crew member before jumping overboard to his de*th. A 35-year-old South African man is accused of stabbing a 28-year-old coworker multiple times on the Icon of the Seas cruise ship. After stabbing the woman, the man fled… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 26, 2025 A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said the incident was "a personal dispute," but did not provide any further details. The spokesperson told NBC News, "Our crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, but unfortunately, the crew member passed away. We extend our condolences to the crew member's family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share." An autopsy to determine the man's exact cause of death is pending, according to police. As per CruiseMapper, the Icon of the Seas was making its way back from the Bahamas to Miami when the incident transpired. The incident comes nearly a month after a man jumped off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter. Passengers reported that the girl fell into the water from the fourth deck and was quickly followed by her father, who jumped in to rescue her. The father, reportedly, kept his daughter afloat for nearly 20 minutes until the rescue team arrived at the scene. The Icon of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship, boasting 20 decks and a capacity for 5,610 passengers at double occupancy or 7,600 at maximum capacity. Measuring 1,198 feet in length and 213 feet in width, the ship features an array of amenities, including seven swimming pools, six water slides, and a massive water park, Cloud 6, which is the largest at sea.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Extra.ie
Worker jumps overboard after brutal knife attack on cruise ship
A cruise ship worker took his own life by jumping overboard after he allegedly stabbed a female colleague. The 35-year-old crew member was working on a Royal Caribbean cruise when he is believed to have attacked his 28-year-old coworker on Thursday. The woman in question was reportedly stabbed multiple times as the Icon of the Seas ship sailed through the Bahamas. A cruise ship worker took his own life by jumping overboard after he allegedly stabbed a female colleague. Pic:Luckily, she is now in a stable condition, despite the near fatal injuries. Footage from the ship shows rescuers searching for the man who went overboard following the incident. While medics managed to retrieve his body and perform CPR, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The 35-year-old crew member was working on a Royal Caribbean cruise when he is believed to have attacked his 28-year-old coworker on Thursday. Pic: Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images In a statement to Cruise Hive, Royal Caribbean said: 'One of the crew members was injured, [she] was attended to by the onboard medical team, and she is now in stable condition. 'Unfortunately, the other crew member is deceased after he went overboard.' Following the Oscar alert, which notifies those aboard the ship that someone has fallen into the water, the cruise liner at turned back to retrieve the man as it approached San Salvador, approximately 200 miles East of Nassau. 'Unfortunately, the crew member passed away,' Royal Caribbean confirmed. 'We extend our condolences to the crew member's family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share.' The cruise was on a seven-day trip and despite the incident, is still on course to return to Miami on Saturday.
