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American Woman Missing After Falling Overboard in Bahamas

4/6/2026

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An American woman is missing after falling overboard during a Bahamas boat trip.
The couple traveled from Hope Town to Elbow Cay when she fell overboard, causing the dinghy's engine shut off.
Her husband paddled back to shore and reported her missing at Marsh Harbour Boat Yard around 4 a.m. Sunday.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas, urging Americans to exercise caution.

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An American woman is missing after falling overboard during a Bahamas boat trip.
The couple traveled from Hope Town to Elbow Cay when she fell overboard, causing the dinghy's engine shut off.
Her husband paddled back to shore and reported her missing at Marsh Harbour Boat Yard around 4 a.m. Sunday.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas, urging Americans to exercise caution.