The Tribune

A 16-year-old male cruise ship passenger was airlifted to the United States for medical aid after he intentionally jumped three floors from the ship’s balcony.

Police said the victim sustained serious injuries to his head and has been airlifted to the United States for additional medical attention.

At the time of the victim’s departure, his condition was listed as serious.

This is not the first alleged suicide attempt of a cruise passenger in The Bahamas.

In January 2012, police investigated the death of a 26-year-old male cruise ship passenger from South Carolina who reportedly jumped from one of the vessel’s decks.

According to police, the victim was a passenger on board the Fantasy Cruise Ship, docked at Prince George Wharf, when he jumped from one floor of the ship to another.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was declared dead at the scene. Carnival issued a statement following the incident, saying the guest fell.

Earlier that month, a 25-year-old crew member of the Royal Caribbean Cruise’s Monarch of the Sea also allegedly committed suicide when he was seen jumping from the vessel.