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Carnival Passenger, 88, Dies After Mobility Scooter Goes Off Pier at Bahamas Stop

Bahamian police opened an inquiry to confirm the cause of death.

Overview

  • The woman drove off the pier at Celebration Key on Saturday while the Carnival Celebration was in port, and crew recovered her from the water.
  • Resuscitation efforts failed, and Carnival offered condolences as police scheduled an autopsy to determine the cause.
  • Witnesses said she appeared to lose control and may have struck her head on the ship before falling, though officials have not verified that account.
  • A fellow passenger told local media she may have suffered a heart attack, and he said her husband was injured while trying to help.
  • The voyage left Miami on May 3 for a seven‑day itinerary that included Turks and Caicos, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.