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Woman Vanishes After Falling Overboard in Bahamas
7 Apr
Summary
- Woman fell overboard during a dinghy trip with her husband.
- Her fall caused the boat's engine to shut off.
- Search and rescue operations are currently underway.
A woman was lost at sea after falling overboard from a dinghy off the Bahamas on Saturday night. The incident occurred as she and her husband traveled between Hope Town and Elbow Cay. Her fall into the water caused the vessel's engine to shut off.
Her husband reported that she had the keys when she fell, leaving him stranded. He managed to paddle the 8-foot vessel to Marsh Harbour Boat Yard, arriving around 4 a.m. Sunday. Police on Abaco have initiated an investigation, with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and Hope Town Fire & Rescue actively searching the area.
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