Woman tries to jump off cruise ship and ends up crushed on lower deck 10 floors below

La femme n’a pas survécu. CAPTURE ECRAN YOUTUBE

Une femme est décédée après avoir tenté de sauter par-dessus bord d’un navire de croisière le 21 décembre 2024.

The incident occurred on December 21 aboard the Sky Princess, a ship that was on its last day of cruising after eight days in the Caribbean.

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A 10-story fall

Elizabeth McElmurray, a 48-year-old woman from Florida, attempted to jump into the water from one of the ship's upper decks. But the woman ended up hitting a lower deck where lifeboats were located, 10 floors below.

The 40-year-old was quickly rescued: “The crew immediately provided emergency medical care, but despite their best efforts, she could not be revived”, Sky Princess representatives told The Independent.

Investigation Underway

“Princess Cruises is deeply saddened to confirm the death of a 48-year-old American guest who attempted to jump overboard earlier today aboard Sky Princess,”, the cruise line confirmed to Cruise Radio.

The cruise line said it is cooperating with local and federal authorities who are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

“I do not didn’t expect to lose my daughter”

On December 15, the day of the ship’s departure, Elizabeth McElmurray shared a photo of herself and her mother as they boarded the ship. The two women were leaving to scatter her father’s ashes on his favorite beach in Jamaica.

“I did not expect to lose my daughter. I also want to publicly thank the crew for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time,” her devastated mother said in an online tribute.