66-Year-Old Woman Falls Overboard on Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise in the Bahamas; Search Underway With U.S. Coast Guard’s Help

A 66-year-old woman fell overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise on the evening of Oct. 22, the U.S. Coast Guard reports (via ABC News). Search efforts for the woman are now underway. The woman fell overboard about 17 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas while traveling on the Royal Caribbean ship Allure. The Royal Bahamas Defense Force is leading the search with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard.

“Our crew immediately launched a search and rescue effort and is working with local authorities,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told ABC News. “We are also providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time. To respect the privacy of our guest’s family, we have no additional details to share.”

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The Taylor Swift-themed cruise, which was marketed under the title “In My Cruise Era,” set sail on Monday, Oct. 21 from Miami for the Bahamas. The cruise was not officially affiliated with the music star, who recently relaunched the U.S. leg of her blockbuster Eras Tour with shows in Miami. Per ABC News: “About 400 people registered for the cruise, which was scheduled to include karaoke, a dance party and friendship bracelet trading.”

People magazine reported that the “Coast Guard diverted an HC-144 airplane crew and a MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter from Air Station Miami to assist with the search” for the passenger who fell overboard.

After wrapping three nights at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, Swift’s Eras Tour next travels to New Orleans for three shows at the Caesars Superdome. The singer will be bringing the concert to Indianapolis, Toronto and Vancouver on this final leg of The Eras Tour.

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