Posted on 12/27/2021 7:57:28 AM PST by BenLurkin
A teenager has died after falling multiple floors on a cruise ship.
The incident took place Wednesday, according to Fox News. At around 7:30 p.m. local time, Crew Center reported that a 15-year-old — whose name has not been released — died after plunging on a MSC Cruise ship, which was returning to Miami after a five-night trip in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Citing a source, Crew Center said the young adult fell off a balcony from Deck 16 and landed onto the promenade on Deck 8.
In a statement to CBS 4, a spokesperson for MSC Cruises says the incident is being investigated as a suspected suicide. "All of us at MSC Cruises are heartbroken. The family remains in our thoughts and prayers," the spokesperson said. "Out of respect for the family's privacy, we will not be discussing any additional details."
In a statement given to Crew Center, a passenger onboard the ship detailed that the vessel's captain made a "man overboard on the port side" announcement over the ship's PA system the night of the incident.
"We just had 3 emergency blasts following captain's announcement 'Man Overboard,'" the unnamed passenger told the outlet at the time. "People started running to the sides to investigate what happen, although it's nighttime."
The passenger also explained that crew members told all guests to return to their rooms and to stay away from public areas around the ship.
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Post adolescent? Post pre-teen?
A person CAN drink “adult beverages” at any age. :-}
Most states have the LEGAL age to drink and to vote at 21 years of age...
Some states have the age at 18 years old for drinking and voting...
Those are considered “ADULT”.....
If you want to consider a person at 4, 6, 8, 12, 16...an adult, be my guest...
Myself, I’ll just go with what the law says...
Past puberty qualifies as young adult - even if our society works hard to ensure that emotional and intellectual development remains stunted until the late 30’s.
“To be drafted into the army?”
How many 15 year olds lied about their ages in years past to fight for their country? Plenty!
Joseph Plum Martin enlisted in the Continental Army at 15 and mustered out as a 23 year old Sgt.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Plumb_Martin
A 12 year old lied about his age and joined the navy in 1942. His enlistment was found out when his CO sent a letter home commending him for his hard work and diligence. His mother contacted the navy with proof that he was only 12. He was discharged and sent home.
A 15 year old medic lost his life on Omaha beach.
“Buy a gun?”
Absolutely.
And to be held accountable for how their guns are used.
“Purchase liquor?”
Why not?
Age has never kept anyone from getting alcoholic beverages when they wanted some. Again, hold them responsible for their actions.
“Pilot a plane?”
As long as they are trained and licensed why not. Not sure about jumbo jets but if they have the skill and maturity Let’em have at it.
“Enter into financial contracts?”
I took out my first loan at 15.
Never missed a payment, never late on a payment. When I was 17 I was doing the banking for the farm. My parents double checked me from time to time but there was never a problem.
Most of the “teenagers” around here were too busy working to be considered kids.
Exactly...(Some of us in East Tennessee know this fer shur)...;^)
Why bother r=to post my questions if you don’t answer them?
A six-year-old can’t make babies.
I did, but then I didn’t live in faggotville. Every teen in Jax had access to beer.
“They can make babies. If they’re treated as responsible adults as they are in Jewish culture, why not?”
Israel age of majority is 18.
So you consider the ability to make a baby makes a person an “adult”????
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!
You drank legally at 15 years old???
My point is Jewish culture sees 13 as the beginning of adulthood and there’s a lot to be said for that. My point has nothing to do with whatever “law” you want to reference. My point is about what makes sense.
Sister Alma Joseph would always answer, “Can I?” with, “Yes you can, but no you may not.”
I drank beer and some ‘shine at that age also, but it sure as h*ll wasn’t legal...LOL
A lot of decks
An adolescent
Big difference in what a person considers and what the law says...
Analogy:
That swimmer at Penn considers himself to be a female, but his chromosomes say he’s a male...
Cops never arrested us. Just told us to finish the rest of the 6 pack and drive home or take the boat home, depending.
The Jews have viewed it that way for at least a couple of thousand years and from what I can tell, they generally come out better off than the average Gentile.
The idea of "teenager" is relatively recent. The results speak for themselves.
Meanwhile ROFLMAO in your apparent ignorance all you want.
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