12-year-old falls to death from 14th-floor balcony on Caribbean cruise ship while playing with friends

6 days ago

Galveston news, Texas news.

A 12-year-old boy died last week after he fell from a 14th-floor balcony on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, officials said.

The teen plunged head-first from his family’s cabin on Deck 14 to the atrium on Deck 8 with all attempts to revive him going to no avail.

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  • The tragedy unfolded as the victim and pals he made during the trip were playing on board the Harmony of the Seas on their way to Galveston, Texas.

    It is believed the boy was with his family on the cruise for a birthday celebration.

    Royal Caribbean confirmed the passenger’s death on September 8 but did not give further details.