77-year-old woman on Holland America cruise ship goes overboard, Coast Guard aiding search
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam about 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba.
- The ship, on a seven-day eastern Caribbean journey from Fort Lauderdale, departed Saturday and was scheduled to dock at Key West on Friday, but the stop was canceled due to the search.
- The Coast Guard has deployed the Cutter William Trump and an MH-60 helicopter to assist in the search efforts.
- Holland America Line stated that the captain and crew initiated search and rescue procedures immediately and are working closely with the Coast Guard, while also supporting the passenger's family.
