77-Year-Old Woman Falls Overboard Holland America Cruise Near Cuba
The U.S. Coast Guard is currently engaged in a search operation for a 77-year-old woman who fell overboard from a Holland America cruise ship. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day while the vessel was travelling.
Incident Overview
The woman fell from the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, approximately 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba. Coast Guard officials confirmed that the search and rescue efforts commenced soon after the incident was reported.
Search Operations
- Involved teams: Coast Guard Cutter William Trump and Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopters.
- Current location of search: Waters near Sabana, Cuba.
Cruise Details
The cruise ship Nieuw Statendam had departed from Port Everglades a couple of days prior to the incident. The ship was en route when the fall occurred.
Ongoing Investigation
No further information has been released regarding the circumstances of the fall. Coast Guard authorities are continuing their search and have not yet located the missing woman.
This incident underscores the importance of safety measures aboard cruise ships. As search efforts progress, updates will be provided.
