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FBI Drops Probe of Atlantis Gay Cruise Prompted by Suspected OD of \u2018Storm Chasers\u2019 Star Joel Taylor<\/b>
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The FBI has dropped an investigation of the Atlantis Events\u2019 all-gay<\/a> Caribbean Cruise on which Storm Chasers star Joel Taylor died of a suspected overdose this week after concluding that Taylor\u2019s death was not the result of a violent crime.<\/p>\n

The cruise is scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale today.<\/p>\n

Taylor\u2019s family identified his body in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday and an autopsy was conducted before his body was released, People<\/em> reports<\/a>. The toxicology report and results of the autopsy have not yet been released.<\/p>\n

A funeral is scheduled for Monday in Taylor\u2019s home town of Elk City, Oklahoma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TMZ reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Osorio says FBI members\u00a0conducted a preliminary investigation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on the cruise ship Taylor died on this week, and concluded his death was not the result of a violent crime. That, coupled with other factors he wouldn\u2019t elaborate on, made U.S. officials determine the case was no longer in the FBI\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the catch \u2014 if it\u2019s determined Taylor\u2019s death is linked to murder \u2026 we\u2019re told the feds could reopen the investigation. That doesn\u2019t seem likely \u2014 Taylor\u2019s death appears to be tied to a drug OD.<\/p>\n

As we reported \u2026\u00a0Taylor was so out of it after consuming what we\u2019re told was GHB that he was rendered\u00a0<\/a>unconscious<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on the dance floor<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and had to be carried to his room. Passengers told us drug us was rampant on the cruise ship as passengers partied.<\/p>\n

No arrests have been made, and local police in San Juan are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Taylor\u2019s demise.<\/p>\n

The investigation has been given back to local authorities, according to TMZ.<\/p>\n

The Blast reports that two men boarding the cruise in Fort Lauderdale were arrested bringing drugs aboard the ship<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Officers say that after a cabin search of passengers Nicholas Andrew Bian and Noel Antonio Gonzalez it was discovered the two men<\/a> brought a ton of illegal drugs on board.<\/p>\n

Bian was found in possession of 25 ecstasy pills and arrested for 1 felony count of trafficking MDMA.\u00a0 Gonzalez was found in possession of ecstasy and a baby powder container filled with 7.87 grams of Ketamine.\u00a0 He was charged with 2 felony counts, possession with intent to sell for the Ecstasy and possession of a controlled substance for the Ketamine.<\/p>\n

Both men<\/a> were transported to the local jail.<\/p>\n

Additionally, it has been reported that adult performer Dirk Caber was hospitalized and left the ship after being found unconscious. It was reported that he was diagnosed with pneumonia<\/a>\u00a0(wk-unfriendly link). Reports involving a \u2018chemical incident\u2019 remain unverified.<\/p>\n

Atlantis Events responded to an inquiry<\/a> from Hornet about Taylor\u2019s death and additional medical incidents:<\/p>\n

There have been no additional medical incidents of any significance, including deaths, onboard this charter. For further information about guest medical incidents please contact Royal Caribbean Corporate communications. As the charterer of the ship, we have no access to specific case information.<\/em><\/p>\n

We were saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Taylor this week as he was a loyal guest and member of our community. His loss will be felt by the many who had the pleasure of knowing him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Storm Chasers aligned this week over Oklahoma to create a tribute to Taylor by spelling his initials with location beacons.<\/p>\n

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We are uniting once again to say goodbye and give our fallen comrade, a storm chaser’s salute. Each dot represents a storm chaser’s location beacon to spell out his initials. We will miss you, Joel Taylor. pic.twitter.com\/lF98SsD40v<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Gerard Jebaily (@GerardJebaily) January 24, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Storm Chasers honoring a fellow storm chaser. Such a cool sight! Rest easy Joel Taylor #RIPJoelTaylor<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iBrxj1IIBE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Aarron Weets (@AarronWeets) January 24, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.@spotternetwork<\/a> chasers have joined together to pay their respects after losing one of or own, Joel Taylor. \u201cJT\u201d with Elk City, OK, his hometown, in the center. pic.twitter.com\/BEasrF49He<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan Hickman (@ryanhickman) January 24, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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