Police are releasing more details about an accident in Long Beach that left a 26-year-old woman dead after she fell 75 feet off the Queen Mary into frigid water.
Authorities already said they believe the death was accidental, but now there's a chance alcohol was involved.
"We have evidence to support saying the victim was intoxicated," said Long Beach police spokesperson Nancy Pratt.
The woman was apparently on a gangway, or ramp, that led from a shore-based elevator tower to an upper deck on the famed ship, which started its life as a luxury liner and later became a troop transport ship during World War II.
The woman, whose identity has yet to be released, climbed over a guard rail before falling into the water about 8:30 p.m. Monday, according to witnesses.
A 40-year-old man who dove into the water after the victim is believed to be the woman's boyfriend, Pratt said. He was hospitalized with minor injuries.
A ship employee also jumped in, said Pratt.
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"When officers arrived, three people were in the water. One officer went in right away to assist. The boyfriend was unable to get out because he was suffering from hypothermia. A second officer went in to help him," Pratt said.
