Fox 11 Los Angeles
A Royal Caribbean Cruise passenger died throughout a visit to Mexico … and, video exhibits him making an attempt to beat down a door simply earlier than his premature loss of life.
New video captures Michael Virgil — a 35-year-old passenger aboard the Ensenada-bound liner — shouting out in a hallway and repeatedly kicking a door, showing to try to interrupt by way of it.
Take a look at the clip — obtained by L.A.’s Fox 11 … Virgil’s swinging his foot with pressure, taking periodic breaks to yell on the assembled crowd, and even take away his shirt.
Virgil reportedly assaulted a number of crew members and threatened to kill different passengers on the ship … earlier than safety was in a position to detain him utilizing pepper-spray, zip-ties and handcuffs. Members of the family declare he was injected with a sedative.
Virgil then died about an hour after this incident whereas within the custody of ship safety … his explanation for loss of life has not but been revealed.
Price noting … this episode allegedly started lower than an hour after the ship left the Los Angeles space — so, it is unclear what led to Virgil appearing on this method.
Members of the family of Virgil advised Fox 11 this was completely uncharacteristic of MV … including he did not need to die over the altercation. Virgil was apparently on the ship along with his fiancé and his 7-year-old son.
Royal Caribbean launched an announcement … saying they’re saddened by Virgil’s loss of life — and, they’re providing assist to his household and authorities.
