Tragedy on the NCL Breakaway, 2 children drowning

[Tonka's Skipper]

Posted on the NCL board,

We are extremely saddened to report that a tragedy occurred on board Norwegian Breakaway this morning. Our emergency medical team was called and notified that two small children were unresponsive on the pool deck. The team responded immediately and quickly administered CPR to both children. The older child was then airlifted by the U.S. Coastguard to the closest medical facility, accompanied by his grandmother and a nurse from the ship. Devastatingly, the younger child passed away on board.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family during this extremely difficult time and are providing full assistance and support.

The family is in our thoughts and prayers and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well.



Prayers to the family/families.

AKK

 

[Disneyfalcon]

So so horrible.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

I read it was the adult pool where this happened. Makes you wonder if 1 was trying to help the other. So terribly sad. God bless this family.

 

[Ralphlaw]

So tragic. I think lifeguards will soon be standard in the cruise industry.

 

[EOD K9]

Wow, thoughts and prayers go out. On separate note, I was looking at taking a two day cruise out of NY with them in November.

 

[ScoutN]

So tragic. I think lifeguards will soon be standard in the cruise industry.

I certainly hope so. Extra layer of defense that can save lives.

 

[jme]

Very sad to hear...

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Wow, thoughts and prayers go out. On separate note, I was looking at taking a two day cruise out of NY with them in November.

It has happened on other lines as well. I agree now that with the cruise ships getting so big in the last 10 years, the time has come for LG's!

 

[MaryJaneP]

very sad. Thoughts and prayers to all. Breakaway is currently at PC.

 

[Tiggerfanatic]

My heart is breaking for this family. Prayers for comfort and understanding.

 

[MyShoes]

My thoughts and prayers for these children and this family.

 

[sring]

This is truly a tragedy and my heart goes out to this family.

 

[joanna71985]

So sad!

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

I really hate hearing about these things. Such a tragedy. My heart goes out to their family.

Pam

 

[loveofamouse]

They must have been so scared. Prayers to the families involved and the other guests who witnessed