Carnival cruise ship passenger dies after falling from balcony – FBI investigates high-seas horror
A 24-year-old passenger, Briana Miller, died after falling from the balcony of her stateroom on the Carnival Firenze cruise ship near Catalina Island. The incident occurred while the ship was sailing, and the FBI has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the incident and stated that authorities were notified, while the victim's family has returned home.
- ▪The victim was identified as 24-year-old Briana Miller by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
- ▪The fall occurred on the Carnival Firenze while the ship was near Catalina Island, and Miller landed on a lower deck.
- ▪The FBI is investigating the incident, but authorities have not determined if foul play was involved or the cause of death.
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Cruises Carnival cruise ship passenger dies after falling from balcony – FBI investigates high-seas horror Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has identified the victim By Stepheny Price , Brittany Miller Fox News Published April 28, 2026 1:30pm EDT | Updated May 2, 2026 4:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A passenger aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship died Monday morning after apparently falling from the balcony of her room while the vessel was sailing near Catalina Island.
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