College Graduate’s Tragic Accident During Cruise in the Bahamas

A recent college graduate has filed a lawsuit after a horrifying incident in the Bahamas where he was allegedly drugged and had his legs severed by a boat’s propeller. According to Hannah Smith, 22, the events unfolded after bar staff served her a potent mix of spiked rum punch and marijuana during a day trip to Pearl Island Beach while on a Carnival cruise last May.

Feeling intoxicated and needing to relieve herself after a boozy excursion, Smith claims she was encouraged by the staff to jump into the water. This happened after the boat’s engine was turned off. She decided to go ahead and urinate in the water, but a terrifying turn of events awaited her.

Smith states that during her brief moment in the water—around 20 seconds—while holding onto the railing, she suddenly felt her leg being drawn under the boat. The complaint notes that the captain had activated the engine, causing the propeller to rotate.

Miraculously, she managed to kick herself free and call for help from friends. However, the situation was dire. When she was pulled out of the water, her left leg was nearly severed, with only a small piece of skin holding it on, and numerous cuts on her legs and pelvis.

The injuries resulted in Smith losing more than 60% of her blood, a situation that could have been life-threatening. Rushed to a Nassau hospital, she was later flown to Miami in critical condition. Despite undergoing many surgeries and blood transfusions, doctors could not save her leg, and it was ultimately amputated below the knee.

Graduating from Miles College in Alabama, Smith blames the crew for the catastrophic event, insisting it might not have occurred if she hadn’t been intoxicated. She described how, upon arriving on the island, the staff began offering her free drinks. Notably, one staff member even poured a drink directly into her mouth, while another bartender urged her and her friends to smoke marijuana.

The lawsuit stated that Smith was given enough cocktails to potentially reach an estimated blood alcohol level of 0.447. She is suing the Pearl Investment Management Group and the boat operator, Sankei, for negligence. Carnival Cruises is also included in the lawsuit, as she claims the company promoted the excursion as a safe option for its passengers.

While The Post reached out to Carnival Cruises for a comment regarding the ongoing lawsuit, no immediate response was received.