A shocking incident unfolded on an MSC cruise ship when a mother-son duo from Alabama was removed from the vessel after allegedly being caught on camera committing a reprehensible act involving an elderly passenger.
The events took place on the MSC Seascape, which had recently set sail from Miami, Florida.
Allegations of Violence
Kelli Lyn Ryan, 49, and her 23-year-old son, Dylan Ryan, both hailing from Huntsville, found themselves at the center of a disturbing allegation.
They reportedly slapped a fellow passenger, who is believed to be over 65 years old, during an argument in the ship’s two-deck theater.
The altercation took place around 9:30 PM on October 6, and surveillance footage obtained by authorities appears to show Kelli delivering an open-handed slap to the elderly individual.
Dylan was also seen hitting the victim multiple times, according to the ship’s deputy chief of security.
Consequences of Their Actions
Following the incident, Dylan was promptly removed from the ship when it docked at its first port of call in Falmouth, Jamaica, due to his “excessive behavior.”
Reports indicate that he was ejected from the nearly 6,000-passenger vessel the very next day.
In a twist of fate, Kelli was allowed to continue her cruise, making stops in the Grand Cayman Islands, Mexico, and MSC Ocean Cay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas.
Arrest and Charges
Nearly a week after her son’s removal, Kelli’s vacation took a turn when she was arrested upon the ship’s return to Miami.
She was booked on a charge of battery against a person aged 65 or older.
Interestingly, as of Monday, Kelli was no longer listed in the online database of the jail, suggesting her release from custody.
Speculation and Reactions
Details surrounding the victim and the specifics of the incident remain under wraps. MSC Cruises has yet to issue a public statement regarding the matter.
Meanwhile, social media users have been buzzing with speculation about Dylan’s fate in Jamaica and Kelli’s decision to stay behind without her son.
Comments on platforms like Facebook have ranged from concern over the severity of the situation to critiques about the potential dangers of cruising.
One user remarked, “Wow, how ‘excessively’ violent do you have to act for MSC security to actually kick you off the cruise ship in a foreign port?”
Rare Consequences for Passengers
It’s worth noting that getting kicked off a cruise ship is relatively uncommon, usually reserved for serious behavioral issues or medical emergencies.
This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of cruising, raising questions about safety and passenger conduct.