{"id":23386,"date":"2026-10-12T01:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T01:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/woman-rescued-after-nearly-20-hours-at-sea-following-cruise-ship-overboard-incident-near-greece-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T01:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T01:59:37","slug":"woman-rescued-after-nearly-20-hours-at-sea-following-cruise-ship-overboard-incident-near-greece-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/woman-rescued-after-nearly-20-hours-at-sea-following-cruise-ship-overboard-incident-near-greece-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman Rescued After Nearly 20 Hours at Sea Following Cruise Ship Overboard Incident Near Greece \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A 44-year-old woman from El Salvador has been rescued alive after spending nearly 20 hours in the Mediterranean Sea following an overboard incident involving Royal Caribbean\u2019s Odyssey of the Seas<\/em>, according to reports citing Greek authorities.<\/h3>\n

The woman was found conscious in the early hours of Saturday, October 10, after an extensive search involving the Hellenic Coast Guard, a Greek Air Force helicopter and commercial vessels operating in the area.<\/p>\n

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The rescue took place approximately 70 nautical miles southwest of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea.<\/p>\n

According to reports citing the Hellenic Coast Guard, a cargo ship participating in the search spotted the flashing light attached to the woman\u2019s lifebelt. A Coast Guard rescue vessel subsequently reached her and brought her aboard.<\/p>\n

She received first aid before being transported to the port of Katakolo in the western Peloponnese. She was then taken to a hospital in Pyrgos for medical assessment and observation.<\/p>\n

Authorities had not publicly established the circumstances that led to her entering the water.<\/p>\n

Cruise Ship Diverts During Search<\/h2>\n

The incident occurred while Odyssey of the Seas<\/em>, a Bahamas-flagged cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, was travelling from Mykonos towards Naples, Italy.<\/p>\n

Greek authorities were reportedly notified on Friday, October 9, that a passenger had gone overboard, prompting a major search operation.<\/p>\n

Two Coast Guard vessels, an Air Force helicopter and merchant ships in the surrounding waters took part in the effort.<\/p>\n

The cruise ship also turned back to assist with the search, remaining in the area as rescue operations continued.<\/p>\n

According to cruise industry reports, the incident forced the vessel to cancel its scheduled call at Naples.<\/p>\n

Flashing Lifebelt Light Led Rescuers to Woman<\/h2>\n

The flashing light attached to the woman\u2019s lifebelt proved crucial in locating her in the open sea.<\/p>\n

After spotting the signal, the cargo ship alerted the rescue operation, allowing the Coast Guard vessel to reach her.<\/p>\n

Spending such an extended period in the water can expose a person to serious risks, including hypothermia, exhaustion and dehydration. The woman was conscious when rescued, but further details about her medical condition were not immediately available.<\/p>\n

Investigation Into Overboard Incident<\/h2>\n

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, including how the woman entered the water and what happened in the hours before she was located.<\/p>\n

The rescue highlights the importance of coordination between maritime authorities, aircraft and commercial vessels when responding to emergencies at sea.<\/p>\n

For the woman, the operation ended with a remarkable rescue after almost 20 hours in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

Source: Reports citing the Hellenic Coast Guard and Greek media.<\/em><\/p>\n

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