Passenger stabbed on cruise ship.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
5:15 PM – Monday, October 2, 2023
A cruise ship passenger was stabbed by another passenger during the ship’s return voyage to Norfolk, Virginia.
The incident reportedly occurred on Friday evening, while both passengers were aboard the Carnival Magic for an eight-day cruise.
The victim was allegedly stabbed in the ship’s theater by a passenger holding a bar glass, according to a spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Lines. The spokesperson did not specify whether the bar glass was intact or broken, but the incident has been characterized as a stabbing by authorities.
The victim’s condition and the extent of their injuries remain undisclosed, however, they did receive medical attention from the ship’s medical team.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has now opened an investigation into the incident.
According to reports, the assailant was confined to their cabin and they are now permanently banned from sailing on any other Carnival cruise ships from this point forward.
A security team member should have been stationed outside the assailant’s cabin, according to the company’s safety measures.
Carnival Cruise Lines issued a statement regarding the incident.
“We have zero tolerance for this kind of behavior and the assailant guest has been permanently banned from sailing on Carnival in the future, but this is now a matter for law enforcement.”
Federal investigators and local law enforcement were alerted and boarded the ship upon its arrival in Norfolk on Sunday morning. Carnival Cruise Lines, as per their statement, is fully cooperating with the investigative authorities.
“Out of nowhere, we heard this horrifying scream, multiple screams, louder than the production itself,” a passenger on the ship told reporters. “When they turned on the light, everybody on that side of the theater was scampering around moving trying to get out of the way,” the passenger continued. “We were on the opposite side of the theater and had no idea what was happening over there, but I knew it wasn’t anything good.”
Neither the victim nor the assailant was named or identified in the police report.
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What safety measures does Carnival Cruise Lines have in place to prevent incidents like this from occurring?
A Disturbing Incident on Carnival Cruise Magic
A cruise ship voyage turned into a horrifying ordeal for one passenger on the Carnival Magic, as they were allegedly stabbed by another passenger during the ship’s return voyage to Norfolk, Virginia. The incident took place on Friday evening while both passengers were on board the ship, which was on an eight-day cruise.
According to a spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Lines, the victim was stabbed in the ship’s theater by a passenger wielding a bar glass. It is unclear whether the glass was intact or broken, but authorities have classified the incident as a stabbing. The victim’s condition and the extent of their injuries have not been disclosed, but they did receive medical attention from the ship’s medical team.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has opened an investigation into the incident, and the assailant has been permanently banned from sailing on any other Carnival cruise ships. The company’s safety measures include stationing a security team member outside the assailant’s cabin, but it is unclear whether this protocol was followed in this case.
Carnival Cruise Lines has issued a statement expressing their zero tolerance for such behavior and stating that the assailant has been permanently banned from sailing with them in the future. They emphasized that the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement.
Upon the ship’s arrival in Norfolk on Sunday morning, federal investigators and local law enforcement boarded the ship and began their investigation. Carnival Cruise Lines has assured full cooperation with the investigative authorities.
Eyewitnesses on the ship described the incident as a horrifying experience. A passenger recounted hearing screams louder than the production going on at the theater. People on that side of the theater panicked and tried to move away from the commotion, but those on the other side remained unaware of what was happening. The passenger stated that it was clear something terrible had occurred.
Neither the victim nor the assailant have been named or identified in the police report. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as more information becomes available.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of security measures and strict enforcement of conduct policies on cruise ships. Passengers should feel safe and protected during their vacation, and incidents such as this one highlight the need for continuous vigilance in ensuring a secure environment for everyone on board.
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