Search Suspended for Woman Overboard on Cruise

A 66-year-old woman fell overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise near the Bahamas on October 22, 2024. Despite a frantic search involving the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, the active search was suspended pending further developments. The incident occurred 17 miles north of Nassau, and efforts included deploying an HC-144 airplane and an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter. Royal Caribbean has been collaborating with local authorities and providing support to the woman's family. The cruise, which was not officially associated with Taylor Swift, continued its itinerary despite the incident. Social media and passengers aboard the ship speculated about the circumstances, with some questioning how such a fall could occur from a cruise ship.