College Graduate Loses Both Legs in Bahamas Cruise Tragedy Amid Allegations of Negligence
Dream Bahamas cruise turns into blood-soaked nightmare after college grad drinks 'spiked' rum punch and is then urged to do the unthinkable
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Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old college graduate, lost both legs after being encouraged to jump off a catamaran during a Bahamas cruise while allegedly under the influence of spiked drinks. She is suing Carnival Cruise Line and associated tour operators for negligence after suffering severe injuries from a propeller accident. Her friend, Brooklyn Pitre, is also filing a lawsuit for sexual battery and psychological trauma.
- 01Hannah Smith's blood alcohol level was estimated at 0.447, four times the legal limit in Florida.
- 02Brooklyn Pitre claims she was groped by a bartender before the accident, leading to PTSD.
- 03Hannah underwent over 25 surgeries, including amputations, following the catastrophic incident.
- 04Both women allege that the drinks provided were laced with sedatives, impairing their judgment.
- 05Carnival Cruise Line's lawyers attempted to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming the excursion was operated by independent Bahamian companies.
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Hannah Smith, a 22-year-old college graduate from Memphis, Tennessee, suffered life-altering injuries during a Carnival Cruise excursion in the Bahamas. After being allegedly given spiked rum punch cocktails, Hannah was encouraged by staff to jump off a catamaran to relieve herself. As she did so, the captain started the engine, causing her to be violently pulled underwater and severely injured by the propeller. Hannah lost both legs and over 60% of her blood, leading to multiple surgeries and a long recovery process. Her friend, Brooklyn Pitre, who claims she was sexually assaulted by a bartender, is also suing for negligence and psychological trauma. Both women are seeking damages from Carnival and associated tour operators, alleging negligence in providing safe conditions. Carnival's legal team has sought to dismiss the case, arguing that the excursion was managed by independent Bahamian companies and that they had no prior knowledge of any issues. The incident raises serious questions about alcohol service and passenger safety on cruise excursions, with both women now facing a challenging road to recovery.
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The incident highlights serious concerns regarding alcohol service and safety protocols on cruise excursions, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and regulatory changes.
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