Antarctic cruise deaths under investigation by Coast Guard

Antarctic cruise deaths under investigation by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the deaths of multiple U.S. citizens on cruises near Antarctica toward the end of last year.

Spate of passenger deaths aboard Antarctic cruises prompts Coast Guard to investigate as the 'treacherous' destination rises in popularity and access

Four Americans died in three separate cruising incidents in Antarctica late last year. Three of the deaths were attributed to large waves.

Passenger deaths on Antarctic cruises prompt Coast Guard investigation

Four U.S. citizens died and more were injured during Antarctic cruises late last year, leading the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate four incidents that occurred in a span of less than three weeks.

Passenger deaths on Antarctic cruises prompt U.S. Coast Guard investigation

The recent incidents took place on foreign-flagged vessels between Nov. 15 and Dec. 1

Passenger deaths on Antarctic cruises prompt Coast Guard investigation

Four U.S. citizens died and others were injured during cruises in the span of a few weeks late last year.

Passenger deaths on Antarctic cruises prompt Coast Guard investigation

Four U.S. citizens died and more were injured during Antarctic cruises late last year, leading the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate four incidents that occurred in a span of less than three weeks.