Woman rescued after 20 hours clinging to lifebuoy from Royal Caribbean ship
A 44-year-old Salvadoran passenger was pulled from the sea after spending 20 hours clinging to a bright orange lifebuoy.
The woman went overboard from the Odyssey of the Seas as it sailed near the Greek island of Zakynthos on Saturday. The 44-year-old Salvadoran spent 20 hours in the Ionian Sea holding onto a lifebuoy.
A cargo ship spotted her bright orange flotation device in dark water. The vessel alerted the Greek Coast Guard, whose crew tossed her ropes and pulled her to safety.
The woman reportedly told authorities she jumped because she "wanted to disembark". After rescue, she was taken to a local hospital.
A prosecutor ordered a psychiatric evaluation.
- 20 hours
- Time in water
- 44-year-old Salvadoran
- Woman's age and nationality
- Ionian Sea near Zakynthos
- Location
- MSC Rossella III cargo ship
- Rescue vessel
Why it mattersThe rescue shows how quickly situations at sea can become life-threatening, and highlights the importance of immediate response by nearby vessels and coast guards.
AustraliaRoyal Caribbean operates cruise ships that Australian tourists board; this rescue in European waters shows safety protocols in action across the industry.
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