Woman Found Alive 24 Hours After Overboard Fall

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A woman who jumped overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship off the coast of Zakynthos, Greece, was found alive nearly 24 hours later, according to the Greek Coast Guard. The incident occurred on Friday, and the woman was located on Saturday floating on a bright orange life buoy off the coast of a Greek island in the Ionian Sea.

Rescue Effort Involves Multiple Agencies

Rescue personnel, including a helicopter and multiple vessels, were deployed after the woman was reported missing. The Hellenic Coast Guard confirmed that the woman was 20 hours at sea before being found. She reportedly told her rescuers that she had jumped from the ship because she wanted to disembark.

Submarine Assists in Rescue

The woman was eventually picked up by a submarine, where she received first aid. The submarine then sailed to a port near the Greek village of Katakolo, and she was transported by ambulance to the General Hospital of Pyrgos for further medical examination and monitoring.

Details About the Incident

The woman, a passenger on the Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas, jumped overboard approximately 80 miles from the shore. The ship was flying the Bahamas flag, and the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday. Authorities quickly activated search teams, including a rescue ship, patrol boat, and a Hellenic Air Force helicopter, to locate the missing passenger.

Coast Guard Statement

A spokesperson for the Hellenic Coast Guard emphasized the challenging conditions of the search and the successful outcome. The woman’s survival after nearly a day at sea highlights the importance of maritime rescue operations and the coordination among various agencies in such emergencies.

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