Police say a US vacationer died when a catamaran carrying greater than 100 folks sank within the Bahamas

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A U.S. vacationer died within the Bahamas after a catamaran carrying greater than 100 folks sank whereas touring to a personal island, police mentioned Wednesday.

Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings advised The Related Press that the unidentified 74-year-old lady was from Broomfield, Colorado and was on a five-day trip along with her household when the catamaran sank late Tuesday morning.

The remainder of the passengers and crew members have been rescued. Two different unidentified folks have been taken to a medical facility, police mentioned, however their situations weren’t instantly recognized.

It wasn’t instantly clear how the 74-year-old lady died.

Police mentioned in a press release that the lady was discovered unresponsive as they helped pull the passengers and crew members from the water. They mentioned she was given CPR after which taken to a dock the place she was declared {dead}.

Life vests have been out there, and people aboard have been sporting them, in keeping with authorities.

Police mentioned the double-deck catamaran started taking over water after departing Paradise Island with a bunch of vacationers headed to Blue Lagoon Island, a well-liked vacation spot positioned simply northeast of the capital of Nassau.

A video posted on social media confirmed some passengers yelling because the catamaran started itemizing on its proper aspect, prompting vacationers to slowly begin leaping into the water as they swam towards close by boats.

Police mentioned the Royal Bahamas Protection Power additionally helped with the rescue, in addition to close by pleasure craft.

Authorities mentioned the investigation is ongoing.