FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Princess Cruises has confirmed that one of their crew members has died after going overboard from the Regal Princess during a Caribbean voyage.
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The Regal Princess departed from Port Everglades last Saturday for a seven-day Caribbean cruise. The crew member is believed to have gone overboard in waters off Cancún, Mexico.
In a statement, Princess Cruises said it is “deeply saddened” by the crew member’s death.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the crew’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the cruise line wrote. “Grief support services are being offered to guests and crew members affected by this event.”
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A Princess Cruises spokesperson also thanked local maritime authorities and the crew of the Carnival Jubilee for assisting with search-and-rescue efforts.
The cruise remained on its seven-day Caribbean itinerary and returned to Fort Lauderdale early Saturday morning. No details about the crew member were immediately released.
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