U.S. Coast Guard Halts Search For Woman Who Fell Overboard

The U. S. Coast Guard searched for hours after a woman fell from a cruise ship early Saturday morning near Ensenada, Mexico.

The Coast Guard searched for over 31 hours and temporarily stopped the search until more information could be gathered. The Coast Guard continues to work in cooperation with the Mexican navy to search for the woman.

Members from the USCGC #ForrestRednour, a #USCG #SectorSanDiego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew and the Mexican Navy are working together to locate a woman who reportedly went overboard on a cruise ship near Ensenada, Mexico. Inquiries can be directed to SD DutyPA @(619)-252-1304

— USCG Southern California (@USCGSoCal) December 11, 2021

She was a passenger on the Carnival Miracle ship and went overboard shortly after 3:00 am. The ship was stopped around 3:30 a.m. for crew members to deploy a lifeboat and search the area.

The COVID-19 pandemic had prompted a complete shutdown of the cruise industry with Carnival being shut down for 16 months until its first cruise launching July 4.

“On Saturday, Dec. 11, we advised Carnival Miracle guests of an overboard incident involving a guest from the balcony of her stateroom. The ship returned to Long Beach as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 12,” Carnival said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the guest and her family, and our Care Team is providing support.”