A woman’s body was found dead on a lower deck of a Carnival Cruise ship after falling from her bedroom balcony.
The woman, who has not been identified, was found on the morning of April 27 on the Carnival Firenze vessel.
The ship was near Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles, California when her body was discovered, officials said.
Cruise staff were reportedly alerted to the woman’s body by her devastated family members, who said she plummeted from an upper level.
In a statement, Carnival Cruises said it was cooperating with law enforcement, and said ‘all appropriate authorities have been alerted.’
‘As is customary, law enforcement will board the ship today on Catalina Island to conduct the required investigation,’ the company said.
‘Carnival’s Care Team is supporting the guest’s family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved one.’
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told People that the investigation was being handled by the FBI.
A woman’s dead body was found dead on a lower deck of a Carnival Cruise ship after falling from her bedroom balcony
The tragedy marks the second incident on a cruise off the coast of the United States in as many days.
On Sunday, a crewmember fell overboard from a Norwegian Breakaway cruise liner near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, sparking a massive search-and-rescue effort from authorities.
The worker, who has not been identified, fell from the side of the ship during rough waters, officials said.
