Cruise drama: 22-year-olds fall overboard and is seriously injured!

Cruise drama: 22-year-olds fall overboard and is seriously injured!

In the Bahamas, a tragic incident during a cruise a 22-year-old woman from Tennessee, Hannah Smith, seriously injured. The accident occurred when it fell into the water when she was put on a pontoon boat in the port of Nassau and was recorded by the ongoing ship screw. As a result of the incident, both legs were partially separated by Hannah.

Hannah was on the cruise with her best friend to celebrate her degree at Miles College in Alabama. With award, she had completed her studies in early May 2025. The Royal Bahamas Police immediately initiated an investigation of the accident. These investigations are currently underway, while the exact cause of the accident remains unclear.

speculation and results of the investigation

There are different speculations about the circumstances of the accident. Witnesses reported that he had heard the call "she jumped", but Hannah's mother rejected this presentation. She emphasized that her daughter was sober and fell unhappily. The treating doctor also found that Hannah was available and not alcoholic when entering the hospital.

The family now calls for information about possible security deficiencies on board the ship and the stability of the boat when creating. Hannah has now had her fifth operation and already needed blood transfusions, platelets and dialysis. Her sister regularly informs about Hannah's state of health, who recently gained awareness shortly before a planned operation.

The family describes Hannah as a committed, sporty and cheerful student. In order to be able to manage the high treatment costs, a Gofundme campaign was launched. The Miles College was shaken and called for support for Hannah and her family.

similar incidents on the Bahamas

Regardless of this incident, on November 15, 2024, Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas came to a fatal misfortune. A 75-year-old passenger died when the boat of a local tour operator near Blue Lagoon capsized and sinks due to stormy See. The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear, but it became known that all previous passengers and the crew could be saved with the exception of the crashed woman.

Royal Caribbean expressed his regret about this incident and offered support for the families concerned. In view of such tragic events, security on cruises and excursions is repeatedly questioned. It remains to be seen what knowledge the ongoing investigations will bring to Hannah Smith’s accident.

The Royal Bahamas Police emphasizes the importance of a thorough examination, while the public and family members are looking for answers. The tragedies on the Bahamas throw a shadow about the pleasure on board and put the security standards at the center of the discussion.