Urgent search for American woman who fell overboard during Bahamas boat ride with husband
The search for an American woman was triggered in the Bahamas after she fell overboard on a boat ride with her husband.
The woman, who has not been identified, fell into the water in the Abaco Islands while she and her husband took a boat ride from Hope Town to Elbow Cay on Saturday.
Her husband told the Royal Bahamas Police Force that the couple left on the boat at around 7.30pm on an eight-foot dinghy, according to a press release from the RBPF.
'During the journey, his wife reportedly fell overboard with the boat keys, causing the vessel's engine to shut off,' the release stated.
The woman was then pulled away by strong currents, and her husband 'lost sight of her.'
He then paddled the boat to shore and arrived at the Marsh Harbour Boat Yard at around 4am on Sunday and went to find help.
An American woman, who has not been identified, fell into the water and was swept away in the Abaco Islands while she and her husband took a boat ride from Hope Town to Elbow Cay on Saturday
The woman's husband said he lost sight of her and paddled his way to shore to reach help and alert the authorities
Police said that the investigation remains ongoing as the search for the woman continues.
The Bahamas currently has a level two travel advisory, warning visitors to exercise increased caution due to increased crime and swimming-related risks.
In summary, the advisory cited violent crimes, such as armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, as well as the lack of regulation around boating which has led to injury and death.
The Daily Mail reached out to the US Embassy Nassau, the FBI and the Royal Bahamas Police Force for comment.
