83-Year-Old American Man Dies While Snorkeling in Bahamas

An 83-year-old American tourist died Sunday afternoon on Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas in an apparent drowning while snorkeling, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. The incident occurred on Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island. m.

M. the same day as part of a three-day round-trip cruise, according to CruiseMapper. The victim’s son told police he separated from his father while the pair were in the water.

He called for help when he saw his father was no longer moving. The man was without his snorkel mask when found unresponsive, the Royal Bahamas Police Force reported. Norwegian Cruise Line said the guest became unresponsive while snorkeling in the ocean.

The company’s medical team and local emergency responders provided immediate assistance. The guest was unable to be revived.

Com reported that preliminary reports suggested the death happened when the man was snorkeling in the Bahamas.

The victim’s son’s account to authorities formed the basis of the initial investigation. The Royal Bahamas Police Force released details of the incident, including the separation in the water and the missing snorkel mask.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s statement to Fox News Digital matched the police timeline of events on the island. The three-day cruise had brought passengers to the popular Caribbean stop for a day ashore before continuing its voyage.