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Topic: EPIC Makes Emergency Return to Miami

Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 08-15-2010 01:17 PM

NORWEGIAN EPIC made an emergency return to Miami last night, due to a death on board, according to local reports. See story here.

Rich

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 08-15-2010 06:00 PM

There is now talk on the net that it was a 'heart attack' rather than anything more sinister.

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 08-15-2010 07:15 PM

Latest reports are that a 21-year old may have suffered an alergic reaction to something he ate which eventually caused the heart attack.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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LaLa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5684

posted 08-15-2010 09:50 PM

Yikes. I'm 21.. That's scary and heartbreaking.

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Lubber
First Class Passenger
Member # 13710

posted 08-16-2010 07:16 AM

My condolences.

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rem-dk
First Class Passenger
Member # 5121

posted 08-16-2010 03:25 PM

Very sorry for this guys nearest. But I am wondering why a helicopter could not pick him up. I guess it must have been a faster solution than turning a megaship back to the harbour.

Best regards

René.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 08-16-2010 03:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by rem-dk:
Very sorry for this guys nearest. But I am wondering why a helicopter could not pick him up. I guess it must have been a faster solution than turning a megaship back to the harbour.
René.

Once you have a death on board, the "emergency" has passed, and it is useless to send a helicopter. Plus, the relatives/companions of the deceased normally disembark, as well. There are all sorts of legalities involved with law enforcement personnel, coroners, etc. which means the ship itself must be in the port of disembarkation.

Back in the '80s, when Alaska cruising was mainly the preserve of the very elderly, we had as many as 4 deaths per week on board, and they all had to be disembarked in port. Endless paperwork, red tape, and dealings with authorities, as well.

Rich

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rem-dk
First Class Passenger
Member # 5121

posted 08-16-2010 04:03 PM

Yes of course, I did not see it this way.

Best regards
René.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 08-16-2010 05:29 PM

Identity of passenger released:

http://cbs4.com/local/epic.Kevin.Edouard.2.1861911.html

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