A Salvadoran woman who fell overboard from a cruise ship has been rescued alive after spending 20 hours in open waters.
Sea-news.az reports citing “Need to Know,” the incident occurred approximately 130 kilometers southwest of the Greek island of Zakynthos. Following reports of a passenger overboard, the coast guard initiated a large-scale search operation involving patrol vessels and a “Super Puma” helicopter. The victim was located conscious inside a lifebuoy by a participating cargo ship, which spotted the flashing light attached to the buoy.
After receiving first aid on board the rescue vessel, she was transferred to a hospital for observation. According to coast guard officials, the passenger stated she jumped from the ship in an attempt to reach the shore. Police are currently investigating the incident.
