Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old cheerleader, has been named as the young woman whose body was taken off a Carnival Cruise ship in Miami.
Although the FBI is involved, the cause of death is not yet clear. The circumstances of her death are also not clear, including whether any foul play might be involved, but the FBI confirmed that it responded to the scene. There are Reddit threads devoted to the mystery.
Kepner's family confirmed to ABC News that she was the person who died on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship. A video showed her body being removed from the ship when it docked in Miami.
According to ABC News, Kepner was supposed to graduate from high school in May and "was traveling aboard the ship on a route from Miami to the Caribbean when she died."
“When she walked into a room, she would light it up,” her family told ABC News. “If you were sad, she’d make you laugh. She would joke around and be the funniest little person in school.”
Temple Christian School, which Kepner attended in Titusville, FL, released a statement on Facebook. "Anna I will deeply miss you. You were a bright, kind-hearted young woman whose presence brought warmth and energy into the classroom," the post said.
"Your curiosity, your gentle spirit, and the way you cared for those around you made a lasting impression on me and on everyone who knew you. I will miss you poking your head in my office to say hello and that turning into a fun 15 minute conversation," it continued.
"Losing you is heartbreaking, yet I remain grateful for the time I had with you and the privilege of you becoming part of our TCS family. Your absence will be felt every day, but your impact and the memories you created will continue to live on in our hearts. Love, Mr. Brunner."
Kepner shared photos and videos of past cruises on TikTok.
She was a gymnast and cheerleader who hoped to join the military, TMZ reported.