Malfunction on Royal Caribbean water slide leads to passenger injury aboard ship
Royal Caribbean has decided to close the water slide on their newest ship, Icon of the Seas, following a malfunction that occurred on Thursday. An adult male guest was injured when an acrylic glass panel broke off the "Frightening Bolt" water slide as he was riding it.
The guest received immediate medical treatment onboard and is currently in stable condition. The incident has sparked an ongoing investigation by Royal Caribbean to determine the cause of the malfunction.
Witnesses have reported that the slide had been leaking for the duration of the trip, suggesting possible maintenance issues that may be part of the investigation. The authorities have not disclosed the severity of the injuries suffered in the incident.
In addition, the injured passenger has retained legal counsel and plans to file a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean related to the injury. The identity of the guest involved in the incident has not been revealed.
Meanwhile, the water slide will not be operational for the rest of the current sailing. The authorities have not released any final conclusions or official statements about the cause or liability.
In a separate incident, a shooting occurred near the CDC HQ and Emory campus, resulting in an officer's death. The suspect in the shooting has been identified.
Ayesha Ali contributed to the report about the water slide incident. Royal Caribbean Group confirmed that their team provided medical care to the injured guest.
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- The ongoing investigation by Royal Caribbean includes scrutinizing potential maintenance issues on the water slide, as witnesses reported leaks during the sailing.
- The health-and-wellness of the injured guest aboard the Icon of the Seas is currently stable, despite being involved in an accident involving the malfunctioning 'Frightening Bolt' water slide.
- Beyond the water slide incident, general news headlines also feature a shooting near the CDC HQ and Emory campus, resulting in a fatal accident involving a police officer.
