A bull shark attacked and killed a 58-year-old woman while she was snorkeling with her family in the Bahamas, officials say.
Royal Bahamas Police Force Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings said that sometime around 2 p.m., the woman’s family witnessed her being attacked by a bull shark.
Soon after the attack, the woman’s family and an operator of the boating company pulled her onboard the tour company and took her to the closest docking facility. Skippings said that emergency responders had responded to the scene but “confirmed no vital signs of life” at the time. Skippings added that they are investigating the woman's death and that particular beach has been closed off to any type of snorkeling activities. She did not know if or when it would be reopened.On Sunday, Sept. 4, the victim and her family took sail on a seven-night cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida. They sailed as guests withRoyal Caribbean confirmed the tourist's death in a statement provided to NBC News.
"While on an independent shore excursion in Nassau, Bahamas, a guest sailing on Harmony of the Seas experienced injuries from a shark," the statement reads."After arriving at a local hospital for treatment, the guest passed away from their injuries. Royal Caribbean is providing support and assistance to the guest’s loved ones during this difficult time."
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