A passenger who died onboard a Caribbean cruise has been named as 18-year-old high school student Anna Kepner.

The FBI has opened an investigation into the tragedy onboard the Carnival Horizon, which can hold up to 4,000 people. Kepner was reported dead on Saturday, the final day of the voyage, which had passed through Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.

The high school senior’s family has paid tribute to an intelligent and funny young adult who was working towards her next chapter in the military.

Few details have emerged about what happened on the fatal journey from Miami that cost the varsity cheerleader her life. The ship returned to Port Miami as planned following the discovery.

Speaking to ABC News, her family said, “She was the best child you could ever meet. We’ll always re

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