A father jumped from a cruise ship on Boxing Day, leading to a tragic drowning as his family attempted to save him
Broomfield: A heartbreaking incident unfolded when a dad jumped off a cruise ship on Boxing Day. Dan McGilvray, 51, took the plunge while his family desperately tried to reach him.
He fell into the Caribbean Sea after bouncing off a lifeboat. Sadly, he drowned shortly after. It’s thought that a reaction to his medication for seizures might have triggered his jump.
Dan, who was from Broomfield, Colorado, reportedly overpowered his family, including his elderly mother, before making the leap. Witnesses say he woke up screaming that he couldn’t take it anymore.
The police in the Bahamas are looking into the circumstances surrounding his death. The cruise ship, Norwegian Epic, paused its journey for a day to search for him but eventually had to head to Nassau.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Dan’s family, raising nearly $29,000. It highlights how much he meant to his wife and four sons, who are now facing a tough future without him.
The cruise line expressed their condolences, stating that they are supporting Dan’s family during this challenging time. It’s a tragic reminder of how quickly life can change.
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