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April 6, 2026
American woman missing after husband says she fell off boat and was swept out to sea in Bahamas
Updated on: April 6, 2026 / 12:00 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday.
- Her husband reported she fell from their boat and was swept out to sea.
- The incident occurred after they departed Hope Town for Elbow Cay on Abaco island.
- The woman reportedly fell overboard with the boat's keys, causing the engine to shut off.
- A search involving the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and U.S. counterparts is ongoing.
- The U.S. State Department has previously issued travel advisories regarding boating safety in the Bahamas.