Carnival Triumph passenger died in Cozumel, Mexico on Friday, after drowning at a beach. John Douglas Herberger died as a result of drowning at the Sky Reef beach club. The 56-year-old passenger arrived in Cozumel with his wife on a day trip to the island. They visited the beach on the south side of Cozumel and John decided to swim when the tragic event happened.

A man employed by the beach resort said that he spotted a body floating behind the buoy line and he jumped immediately into the sea to rescue Mr. Herberger.

Mr. Herberger was taken out of the water and the ambulance arrived at the scene. Paramedics treated the victim however they determined that the man lost his vital signs

His wife said that he suffered from respiratory problems.