Sunebeach Posted February 3, 2012 #26 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I would think that the simple explanation of 'going over his rail' seems a bit off as it would take a bit of effort to 'go over the rail'....one would not simply just 'fall' overboard...unless they were drunk or otherwise acting up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsi_engineer Posted February 3, 2012 #27 Share Posted February 3, 2012 It was on the CC Twitter feed. http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4738 you are correct!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted February 3, 2012 #28 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Another report: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/world_news&id=8530223 Between this and some Twitter posts, it seems that the staff made an announcement throughout the ship at 6:30 a.m., paging someone to contact guest services. Then at 7 a.m., ALL passengers were instructed to go to their muster stations so that everyone could be counted. Passengers were permitted to return to their cabins at 9 a.m. Eyewitness reports a passenger falling of RCI's Atlantis???:eek: When did RCI build another ship?:confused: Now that's some reliable reporting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted February 3, 2012 #29 Share Posted February 3, 2012 It was on the CC Twitter feed. http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4738 Ah, thanks, I did not see that before (since I am not a twit, tweeter or twitterer!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsi_engineer Posted February 3, 2012 #30 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ah, thanks, I did not see that before (since I am not a twit, tweeter or twitterer!) neither am i, but i do have facebook, which is where i actually saw it but its the same link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philamike Posted February 3, 2012 Author #31 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Eyewitness reports a passenger falling of RCI's Atlantis???:eek: When did RCI build another ship?:confused: Now that's some reliable reporting there. Atlantis Events is the company that chartered the ship. (Hence, an "Atlantis cruise.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted February 3, 2012 #32 Share Posted February 3, 2012 STEVE........on a side note, that is a great picture!!!! I am glad you like Karen:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly625 Posted February 3, 2012 #33 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Just read that someone jumped off the Allure this morning. It is a terrible thing for these families to see a love one off to a wonderful vacation to end it with a loss of life and planning a funeral. Why so many accidents, but that is why it is a accident. Something not planned, but the article made it seem as if this young man possibly jumped. Regardless it is very sad. Sorry that these things are happening, but I will use extra caution when I sail the Allure in a few weeks. Butterfly625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted February 3, 2012 #34 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Another blemish for the cruise industry. Sure has been a lot of sad things happening lately. I feel for the passengers that are effected by this and the young mans family. I hope he is found. Sorry, but you just do not fall overboard.....its either a stupid stunt, the person jumps or you are pushed. *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted February 3, 2012 #35 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I just wish the news would quit using the word "fell". People don't just fall off of ships. They either jump, or are doing something stupid such as standing on their railing, trying to climb between cabins, which never ends well. They really should use the term "went overboard" or something like that. Saying "fell off or overboard", reinforces the idea that you can be walking along, trip and just fall off. My mother refuses to cruise and she always tells me to be careful and to not fall overboard. I've explained to her countless times that the railing hits me almost under my armpits, so not really a possibility. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted February 3, 2012 #36 Share Posted February 3, 2012 And I just placed a post a few days ago in another thread that was talking about this sailing on how it's no wonder people fall off ships ....a bit ironic http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=32211586&postcount=6 I feel claustrophobic just looking at that photo. That is NOT my idea of a good time.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakeDad Posted February 3, 2012 #37 Share Posted February 3, 2012 A friend on the ship said he heard another ship located the man and he's OK (didn't say which ship or if the man had injuries or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsi_engineer Posted February 3, 2012 #38 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I feel claustrophobic just looking at that photo.That is NOT my idea of a good time.:eek: this is the exact reason I have not booked Allure/Oasis yet...and why I dont think I will be in a huge rush booking them. Perfectly fine with my freedom class ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw1023 Posted February 3, 2012 #39 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Call me a cynic, but anyone who dropped 11 decks isn't 'ok '. Possibly alive, but something must be broken. But, I've been wrong before. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=41.726005,-70.460767 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted February 3, 2012 #40 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sadly another jumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kijjy Posted February 3, 2012 #41 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Either this man had to jump on purpose with the intent to commit suicide OR he's a complete and total moron. I don't mean to be ugly but come on people, this is just idiotic if it was an accident that he went over. If you didn't do it on purpose, and you're 30 years old, why the hell are you acting like a 4 year old??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larhode Posted February 3, 2012 #42 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Either this man had to jump on purpose with the intent to commit suicide OR he's a complete and total moron. I don't mean to be ugly but come on people, this is just idiotic if it was an accident that he went over. If you didn't do it on purpose, and you're 30 years old, why the hell are you acting like a 4 year old??? Probably because he was drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted February 3, 2012 #43 Share Posted February 3, 2012 this is the exact reason I have not booked Allure/Oasis yet...and why I dont think I will be in a huge rush booking them.Perfectly fine with my freedom class ships! That photo is NOT the norm on this ship. This is a charter with a HUGE party crowd and they were going where the party was. Having sailed the Oasis class ships six times now, I can tell that they have more space than the Freedom class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted February 3, 2012 #44 Share Posted February 3, 2012 A friend on the ship said he heard another ship located the man and he's OK (didn't say which ship or if the man had injuries or not) He fell over 100 ft. Not likely to be "ok". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted February 3, 2012 #45 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Either this man had to jump on purpose with the intent to commit suicide OR he's a complete and total moron. I don't mean to be ugly but come on people, this is just idiotic if it was an accident that he went over. If you didn't do it on purpose, and you're 30 years old, why the hell are you acting like a 4 year old??? According to this report, he was caught on camera stepping onto a table then jumping overboard http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4738 Possibly a suicide (attempt? Don't know his condition) but it breaks my heart that there are people depressed enough to do this. :( I can't imagine being in that mind set... Probably because he was drunk. Or not. Don't assume. I think people 'fall' when they are drunk. They jump when they have issues that are bigger than being drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 3, 2012 #46 Share Posted February 3, 2012 this is the exact reason I have not booked Allure/Oasis yet...and why I dont think I will be in a huge rush booking them.Perfectly fine with my freedom class ships! Do you really think this is what the area typically looks like? I would not write off a cruise on Oasis/Allure based on that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggertastic Posted February 3, 2012 #47 Share Posted February 3, 2012 No matter what the reason or where fault lies, jumped, pushed, fell - my thoughts are with the family and friends of the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardedladies Posted February 3, 2012 #48 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Reported by skynews website tonight .... very sad :( http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16162796 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny_Skipper Posted February 3, 2012 #49 Share Posted February 3, 2012 And I just placed a post a few days ago in another thread that was talking about this sailing on how it's no wonder people fall off ships ....a bit ironic http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=32211586&postcount=6 Wow! What is an Atlantis charter sailing? Please tell me the ship I am going to be on will not be packed like this. That's insane! Best, Skippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted February 3, 2012 #50 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi, Very sad. Long thread here already :( Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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