An American tourist died in the Bahamas after a catamaran carrying more than 100 people sank while traveling to a private island on Tuesday 14 November.

Footage filmed on the sinking vessel captured panic and screams as people jumped overboard in life jackets.

Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told reporters that one person died, a 74-year-old woman from Broomfield, Colorado.

She was on a five-day vacation with her family when the catamaran sank late Tuesday morning.

The rest all survived, though two other unidentified people were taken to a medical facility, police said.

Police said the double-deck catamaran began taking on water after departing Paradise Island with a group of tourists headed to Blue Lagoon Island, a popular destination located just northeast of the capital of Nassau.

Police said the Royal Bahamas Defense Force also helped with the rescue, as well as nearby pleasure craft.

This footage was filmed and produced 15 November 2023.

A US tourist died in the Bahamas after a catamaran carrying more than 100 people sank while traveling to a private island, police said Wednesday.

Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told reporters that the unidentified 74-year-old woman was from Broomfield, Colorado and was on a five-day vacation with her family when the catamaran sank late Tuesday morning.

The rest of the passengers and crew members were rescued. Two other unidentified people were taken to a medical facility, police said, but their conditions were not immediately known.

It wasn't immediately clear how the 74-year-old woman died.

Police said the double-deck catamaran began taking on water after departing Paradise Island with a group of tourists headed to Blue Lagoon Island, a popular destination located just northeast of the capital of Nassau.

A video posted on social media showed some passengers yelling as the catamaran began listing on its right side, prompting tourists to slowly start jumping into the water as they swam toward nearby boats.

Police said the Royal Bahamas Defense Force also helped with the rescue, as well as nearby pleasure craft. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.