Woman missing after falling off boat near Bahamas

The map above shows the approximate area where a 52-year-old woman fell overboard a boat. (U.S. Coast Guard)

ELEUTHERA, Bahamas. – The U.S. Coast Guard and Border Patrol are searching for a missing 52-year-old woman who reportedly fell off a boat near the Bahamas.

Authorities said the incident happened Wednesday morning about 170 miles east of Eleuthera.

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According to Coast Guard officials, the woman fell overboard a 42-foot boat named Small World IV.

Anyone with information is asked to call the District 7 Command Center at 305-415-6800.

No other details about the incident have been released.


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