A shocking incident unfolded as a cruise passenger found herself stuck inside a water slide positioned 100 feet above the ocean, causing distress among onlookers. The woman’s plight, captured on video, quickly went viral, showing her trapped in what appears to be a Norwegian Cruise Line’s Loops slide. Witnesses aboard the vessel, resembling the Norwegian Bliss, sailing on a seven-day Alaska cruise, reacted with alarm upon seeing the woman struggling to move forward with outstretched arms.
Footage of the incident, shared on TikTok, garnered over 7 million views, with viewers expressing anxiety over the situation. Concerned comments flooded the platform, with one user remarking on the panic-inducing nature of the scene. Reflecting on the incident, others shared their apprehension about using cruise water slides in the future.
The fate of the woman remains uncertain, with speculations on whether she managed to free herself or required assistance from the staff. Reports suggest that the water slide in question is equipped with an emergency hatch for such scenarios, ensuring the safety of riders.
This occurrence follows a recent incident aboard the Royal Caribbean ship Icon of the Seas, where passengers were left shaken after a glass panel on a water slide shattered unexpectedly. The incident led to an injury, prompting medical attention for the affected guest. The cruise line initiated investigations into the cause of the glass breakage, resulting in the closure of the slide for further examination.
Norwegian Cruises is yet to provide a statement regarding the incident.