The US Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation for a crew member who reportedly fell overboard from the MSC Seascape, a cruise ship navigating the waters northwest of Puerto Rico.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night time.
Fall at sea
Studies are that the 30-year-old particular person, an Indian nationwide whose identification stays undisclosed, tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean from a peak exceeding 30 toes (9 meters).
The incident occurred throughout the MSC Seascape’s journey from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, marking a routine leg of its voyage.
Response from the Coast Guard
Recognizing the urgency of the state of affairs, the cruise ship’s crew promptly initiated emergency procedures.
Studies are {that a} lifeline was thrown, together with three life rings, in an effort to rescue the fallen crew member.
Moreover, a rescue boat was deployed into the ocean to actively seek for the person.
