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Child Falls from Cruise Ship

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 93K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 5:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides updates on two separate maritime incidents. First, she addresses a previous report regarding a crew member who went overboard from the Carnival Victory, noting that search and rescue procedures have concluded. Following this, the video covers a tragic accident involving a toddler on the Freedom of the Seas in San Juan. The creator explains that a one and a half year old child fell from an eleven story window. While initial reports suggested the child may have peeked through an open window, further investigation indicates the child was being held up by a grandfather to see the view when the child slipped and fell to the deck below. The creator emphasizes the importance of maintaining constant supervision of young children while on vacation. She notes that travelers often enter a state of euphoria that can lead to decreased situational awareness regarding risks. The video concludes with a plea for parents to remain safety oriented and to avoid holding children over railings or high windows to prevent similar accidents.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Freedom of the Seas
Burnt to a Crisp
All-time creator consensus for Freedom of the Seas
A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

a toddler in San Juan on the Freedom of the Seas fell from an eleven story window

the child was rushed to hospital but life-saving procedures were on unresponsive and the child passed away

it seems to be that it was in the grandfather's hands when he was holding the child up to the window and holding it out for the child to see when it slipped from the arms and fell tragically to the deck below

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Always keep an eye on your children when traveling, especially on cruise ships.
βœ“Do not hold your child over a railing or near low railings.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Child safety around railings and windows β€” Always supervise children, especially near low railings or open windows, and avoid holding them over railings.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened in the recent child overboard incident on a cruise ship?
QHow can parents keep their children safe on cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical4Β½ Sad BaconKids Family4 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan4Β½ Sad Bacon
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