A crew member of the Regal Princess died after going overboard off the coast of Cancun, according to Princess Cruises, as reported by KHOU 11.A crew member of the Regal Princess died after going overboard near Cancun. (Unsplash/ representative image)Search underwayEarlier on Monday, Princess Cruises sent a statement to KHOU 11 saying a search was underway for the crew member. The cruise line then sent a new statement just after 1:30, confirming that the crew member had died.“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the crew's family and friends during this difficult time,” officials with the cruise line said in a statement. “Grief support services are being offered to guests and crew members affected by this event.”Also Read: What happened on United Airlines flight 509? Boeing 767-400 makes emergency diversion to IrelandPrincess Cruises did not release additional information about the crew member or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The cruise has since left the waters off Cancun and is scheduled to arrive in Belize on July 14(This is a developing story)
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A crew member aboard the Regal Princess has died after going overboard near Cancun.









