South African woman recovering after violent attack aboard Bahamas cruise ship

A South African woman is reportedly recovering in a Miami hospital after attackers stabbed her multiple times aboard a cruise ship in the Bahamas.

The attack occurred on Thursday, 24 July, just weeks after Durban resident Paige Bell was also fatally stabbed aboard a cruise ship days before her 21st birthday.

The former Hillcrest High School pupil was discovered dead in the engine room of the 142-foot charter yacht Far From It. The vessel had been docked off Harbour Island, a known retreat for billionaires and celebrities.

SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN STABBED MULTIPLE TIMES IN BAHAMAS CRUISE SHIP 

NBC News reports that a 35-year-old South African bartender allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old South African woman multiple times aboard the Icon of the Seas cruise ship.

The ship was sailing near San Salvador Island in the Bahamas at the time.

After the incident, which police say stemmed from a personal dispute, the man fled the scene by jumping off the ship, but onboard medical staff later found him dead.

“One of the crew members was injured was attended to by the onboard medical team, and she is now in stable condition. Unfortunately, the other crew member is deceased after he went overboard and was recovered in a search and rescue operation,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told NBC News.

ROYAL CARRIBEAN CONFIRMS INCIDENT

Meanwhile, cruise operator Royal Caribbean confirmed the incident and has pledged its full cooperation with Bahamian authorities.

“Crew safety is a top priority,” the company stated.

“We are supporting those affected and working closely with investigators.”