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Royal Caribbean passenger dies after falling from excursion boat

A passenger on Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas has died after falling overboard a boat as it docked in Cozumel, Mexico.


The victim of the accident is reported to be a 50-year-old American man, who was tipped overboard as the vessel docked at the pier. He sustained serious injuries from the boat’s engine.


In a statement, Royal Caribbean said: “On September 4, a guest travelling on Freedom of the Seas joined a catamaran shore excursion where he was involved in an accident, and was fatally injured.


“The guest’s family and friends have remained in Cozumel, where members of our specially trained guest care team met them, and have remained with them to assist.


“Royal Caribbean will continue to make every effort to provide comfort and assistance to those that have been affected.”

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