Cruise passenger hailed as hero after jumping into water to save 84-year-old man

A Carnival Cruise Line passenger is being praised as a hero after jumping into the water to help an elderly man who fell from a pier during a cruise stop in Mexico.

The incident occurred May 19 while Carnival Jubilee was docked in Costa Maya.

Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital, saying an elderly guest fell into the water while returning to the ship.

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