American woman missing after husband says she fell off boat and was swept out to sea in Bahamas

April 6, 2026

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.

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