American woman missing after husband reports she fell overboard during Bahamas trip
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- An American woman fell overboard and was swept out to sea during a dinghy trip with her husband off the Bahamas on Saturday night, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
- The woman had the boat's keys when she fell, causing the engine to shut off, and her husband paddled for hours before reaching shore early Sunday.
- The husband arrived at Marsh Harbour Boat Yard around 4 a.m. Sunday and alerted authorities, who have since launched a search operation involving the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and local rescue teams.
- The U.S. Embassy and FBI have not commented on the incident, while the Bahamas remains under a Level 2 U.S. travel advisory warning about risks related to boating and crime in tourist areas.
- Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s disappearance amid strong currents in the area.
.png?format=webp&w=120&h=80)
