An 80-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being left behind by a cruise ship during a stop at a remote island in the Great Barrier Reef, raising serious questions about safety protocols and passenger accountability. According to The Guardian, Suzanne Rees, a resident of New South Wales, had joined a group of fellow passengers on a guided hike at Lizard Island, which was the first stop of the Coral Adventurer’s 60-day Australian cruise. The excursion, part of a luxury cruise with tickets for balcony rooms costing approximately $86,400 per person, was intended as a scenic adventure through one of Australia’s most picturesque natural locations.Continue reading…
