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Passenger of cruise ship died of injuries suffered from fall into pool while celebrating his son’s wedding
On Sep 4, Steve Junker, 58, from Elbow Lake, a passenger of the 'Sun Princess', died from injuries sustained from falling and nearly drowning aboard the cruise ship while celebrating his son’s wedding. The Minnesota pastor had suffered a cervical spinal cord injury when falling into a pool on the ship as he celebrated his son’s wedding on Aug 16. He was found in the pool face down and unresponsive. He was taken to an ICU in Naples by the Italian Coastguard. Unable to breathe on his own, he was put on a ventilator and diagnosed as quadriplegic. On Aug 23, Junker flew back to the U.S., where he was transferred to the Mayo Clinic–Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. There, he remained on a ventilator and underwent emergency surgery for compression in his spine. He had regained consciousness, but faced a decision on whether to proceed with a tracheostomy, where an opening is created through the neck to help a person breathe. He died of his injuries, while surrounded by his wife, children, parents, and friends. Further diagnostic testing had revealed injuries that were not treatable. A funeral for Junker was scheduled for Sep 11 at the Chippewa Lutheran Church in Brandon, Minnesota, where Junker was the pastor.
Medevac off Tenerife
On the morning of March 14, 2026, the CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tenerife coordinated the medical evacuation of three passengers, their families, and a nurse from the 'Sun Princess' which had departed from Florida. The SAR boat 'Salvamar Tenerife' embarked them and transported them to Santa Cruz, where the Canary Islands Emergency Service took over their care and arranged for hospital transfer. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/2032468291562729512
Search for crew member who fell over board suspended
A crew member of the 'Sun Princess' was missing after going overboard on Aug 20, 2025, while the ship was sailing toward Istanbul and transiting through the Dardanelles Strait after a port call in Chania. The crew member’s fall was verified after a review of the ship’s CCTV footage. The ship’s crew immediately initiated emergency procedures and began a coordinated search with multiple maritime SAR authorities. After several hours of searching, the crew member has not yet been located. The cruise line’s assistance team was working to support the crew member’s family. The incident marked the first time a person has gone overboard from the vessel. As a result of the ongoing search and coordination with local authorities, the 'Sun Princess' was directed to a position off Tekirdağ, resulting in a change to its itinerary. The scheduled visit to Mykonos, Greece, has been canceled, and the ship’s arrival in Istanbul was delayed. The ship was due to arrive in Istanbul on Aug 22 at 2:00 p.m. Passengers should be back on board by 11:30 p.m.. The ship’s arrival in Athens on Aug 23 was currently scheduled to remain unchanged. Princess Cruises automatically refunded all pre-booked shore excursions for Mykonos to guests’ shipboard accounts. Guests who had booked half-day tours for the canceled port of call were informed that updated meeting times for those tours would be sent to their staterooms. The ship’s Tour Office and Shore Excursions Desk would have limited hours. The cruise line also provided support for passengers affected by the event. The letter offers access to “specially trained counselors” and provides a phone number for guests who wish to speak with one. The news of the incident has been widely shared on social media, with many users expressing their condolences and support for the missing crew member and their family. The letter from Captain Street concluded with a message of reassurance to passengers, stating that the “safety and well-being of our guests and crew members remains our highest priority.” The crew asked for passengers’ “support and patience” during this challenging time. The cruise line has confirmed that it will continue to work with local authorities as the investigation into the incident proceeds. The team at Cruise Fever sends our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of this crew member during this difficult time.
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