Cruise Ship Horror: Hundreds of Birds Swarm Vessel

Chaos as Birds Descend on Carnival Magic

Passengers Describe Scene as "Terrifying"

Hundreds of birds descended upon the Carnival Magic cruise ship on Monday, leaving passengers in a state of shock and terror.

The incident occurred as the ship was sailing off the coast of Mexico. Passengers reported seeing large flocks of birds circling the vessel before they suddenly began to dive-bomb the deck.

The birds, which were later identified as brown pelicans, caused widespread chaos. Passengers scrambled for cover as the birds swooped down, pecking at them and their belongings.

Passengers Describe Scene as "Terrifying"

One passenger, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, described the scene as "terrifying."

"I've never seen anything like it," the passenger said. "The birds were everywhere. They were attacking people, pecking at their heads and faces. It was like something out of a horror movie."

Another passenger said the birds were so thick that it was difficult to see. "It was like a black cloud," the passenger said. "The birds were so thick that they were blocking out the sun."

Carnival Responds to Incident

Carnival Cruise Lines has issued a statement apologizing for the incident and assuring passengers that their safety is their top priority.

The company said it is working to determine what caused the birds to attack the ship and is taking steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

In the meantime, Carnival has offered passengers a full refund for their cruise and is providing counseling services to those who were affected by the incident.

Experts Say Bird Attacks on Ships Are Rare

Experts say that bird attacks on ships are rare, but they can happen.

Dr. John Piatt, a professor of ornithology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, said that birds are generally afraid of humans and will only attack if they feel threatened.

"It's possible that the birds were startled by something on the ship, such as a loud noise or a sudden movement," Piatt said. "Once they started attacking, it's likely that they became even more agitated and started to attack more aggressively."