12-Year-Old Dies After Fall From Cruise Ship

A 12-year-old boy tragically fell to his death from the 14th-floor balcony of his family's cabin on Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas cruise ship. The incident occurred on the final day of a seven-day Caribbean cruise as the ship was approaching Galveston, Texas. The boy fell into the Central Park area on Deck 8, a plaza filled with bars and restaurants, and despite efforts by the ship's staff, he died before the ship could dock. The FBI, along with the US Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection, will investigate the incident as it occurred on international waters. Witnesses, including friends and passengers, expressed their shock and sadness, with some noting that the boy had been playing with friends shortly before the fall. Royal Caribbean expressed deep sadness and stated that they are providing support to the boy's family.