Tortured dad jumped to death in Christmas cruise tragedy as family tried to help

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A much-loved dad died after jumping from a cruise ship on Boxing Day - as his desperate loved ones tried to rush to his aid.

Dan McGilvray leapt from the vessel in the Caribbean. The 51-year-old drowned after plunging into the ocean when he left the luxury Norwegian Epic liner, bounced off a lifeboat and disappeared under the surface.It's believed the father-of-four, who suffered from seizures, may have jumped after suffering a reaction to medication he was taking for his condition.The Mirror reports Dan, from Broomfield, Colorado, overpowered members of his family, including his 75-year-old mother Gerda McGilvray, before jumping.MailOnline reports sources say McGilvray woke up at around 3pm on December 26 screaming: "I can't take it anymore." The senior wealth advisor's death is being examined by police in the Bahamas.

The £1bn cruise liner stopped its journey for a day while searches were launched. However the boat was eventually diverted to Nassau when the Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed searches had been unsuccessful.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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