U.S. Coast Guard initiates search for crew member who fell from cruise Ship near Puerto Rico

The United States 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.

Fall at sea

Reports are that the 30-year-old individual, an Indian national whose identity remains undisclosed, tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean from a height exceeding 30 feet (nine meters). 

The incident occurred during 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 situation, the cruise ship’s crew promptly initiated emergency procedures.

Reports are that a lifeline was thrown, along with three life rings, in an effort to rescue the fallen crew member.

Additionally, a rescue boat was deployed into the ocean to actively search for the individual.