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Child falls from cruise update

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 68K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 13:08

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an update regarding a tragic incident involving a toddler falling from a cruise ship. The discussion centers on conflicting accounts of the event, specifically whether the child crawled to an open window or if the grandfather placed the child on a railing that appeared to be a solid glass wall. The creator notes that the family is pursuing legal action, suggesting potential negligence by the cruise line due to the presence of an openable window in a children's play area without warning signs. While police in San Juan are investigating the grandfather for potential negligence, the creator suggests the family's legal involvement may be a search for peace of mind rather than financial gain. The video also touches upon the cruise line's response, noting that Royal Caribbean is providing support services to the family while cooperating with investigators. The creator concludes by emphasizing the tragedy of the situation and the importance of respecting the privacy of those involved by not sharing their names or images.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I as a grandfather myself I cannot imagine going through this situation it is probably the worst possible situation a family could go through

the family is saying that's not what happened what happened was that the grandfather put the child up on the RIT on a railing that runs along the side of the glass playing panes of the window

this is negligence on the part of the cruise ship because it's logical to assume that this was a full solid piece of glass and that there was no danger

money's not gonna help ease your mind going through a lawsuit and bringing this up over and over and over again I don't think it's going to ease anybody's mind

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be aware that windows on cruise ships can be open, even in children's areas
βœ“Consider the emotional impact of legal actions in tragic situations

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened in the child falling incident from the cruise ship?
QWhy is the family involving lawyers in this situation?
QShould cruise ships have warning signs or locks on windows?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical4 Sad BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconKids Family3 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan2Β½ Sad Bacon
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