The Tribune

POLICE are investigating the death of a female cruise passenger who died on Saturday after crashing a jet ski into a rock at Half Moon Cay.

The woman, a British-Czechoslovakian national, reportedly lost control of the watercraft while riding near the private island shortly after 1pm.

She suffered serious injuries in the collision. Medical personnel responded quickly, but she was pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor.

Police said she was a passenger on a cruise ship that had docked at the island. Officers from Eleuthera travelled to the site to begin investigations.

Authorities are urging visitors to exercise caution when using watercraft and are working with cruise line officials to strengthen safety protocols.