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14-year-old falls to death on last day of cruise: report

A 12-year-old boy reportedly fell from a balcony on a Royal Caribbean ship just before the ship docked in Texas on the last day of a week-long cruise.

The unidentified preteen fell from an upper deck — where he had climbed onto a balcony — and landed in the “Central Park” area of ​​the Harmony of the Seas, a bustling spot filled with bars, restaurants and shops, People reported.

The ship’s crew attempted to resuscitate the boy, but he died before the boat could dock in Galveston on Sept. 8, Royal Caribbean Blog reported.

A 12-year-old boy fell from a balcony on a Royal Caribbean ship just before it docked in Texas. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our guests,” a Royal Caribbean representative told The Post in an emailed statement.

“Our care team is providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time,” the statement continued. “For the privacy of the guest and his family, we do not have any additional details to share.”

The Harmony of the Seas had just completed a seven-night cruise through the western Caribbean when the tragedy occurred, the blog reported.

Witnesses said the boy was playing with friends he had met on board just before he fell over the cabin’s balcony railing.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of our guests,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson confirmed to People. Royal Caribbean
He died before the ship docked in Galveston, the outlet reported. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

“My daughter was friends with him and said he was upset today,” Sara Tullas, who appears to be a passenger, wrote in a Harmony of the Seas Facebook group.

“If anyone knows the family please send them thoughts and prayers,” the post continued. “I don’t want to release his name but wow. I wish I would have known he was having a hard time today.”

The ordeal also caused the ship to be delayed in planning its next voyage to get passengers on board.

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