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CRUISE NEWS: Woman Has Leg Amputated After One Simple Mistake In Pig Island & Carnival News

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The Shiplife
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👁️ 318K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:18

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Editorial Summary

The video covers two distinct stories involving travelers. The first involves a woman who visited Pig Island in the Bahamas and suffered a life-altering medical emergency. After nicking her leg while shaving and failing to bandage the wound before entering the water, she contracted flesh-eating bacteria. This infection resulted in the amputation of her leg up to her torso. The creator uses this incident to warn travelers about the dangers of entering foreign waters with open wounds and the potential risks associated with local wildlife and sanitation. The second story details an encounter between a Carnival Cruise Line passenger and ship security. The passenger and his mother reported feeling humiliated and treated like criminals after they brought a portable washing machine on board. Although the item was prohibited, the passenger felt the interrogation in the security office was disrespectful. The creator notes that while the passenger seeks an apology, it is essential for cruisers to review prohibited items lists to avoid such confrontations. The video concludes by suggesting that cruise lines should provide more accessible laundry facilities to prevent passengers from attempting to bring their own washing machines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Cruise Line
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Cruise Line
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you get in the water while on vacation in foreign countries be careful because one of my H girls home girls um went to the Bahamas

this girl had to get her leg cut off all the way to her torso so just a fair warning if you're out of the country and you have any type of open wounds do not get in the water

I would of course encourage all of you to check and make sure whatever you're bringing on the cruise you're allowed to bring it

I a big advocate for cruise lines pushing to have more laundry rooms on their ships at least one maybe a laundry room an ironing room that would be very nice

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not get in foreign waters with open wounds
Check cruise line rules before bringing prohibited items
Use waterproof wound bandages if you must enter water

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting an infection from foreign watersAvoid entering water with open wounds and use waterproof bandages

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if you get a flesh-eating bacteria from foreign waters?
QAre portable washing machines allowed on cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4 Sad BaconShip Condition2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bahamas4 Sad Bacon
Top: Pig Island
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