American Woman Missing in Bahamas Boating Accident

0:00An American woman is missing in the Bahamas after falling off a dinghy into strong currents late Saturday. She and her husband were heading from Hope Town to Elbow K around 7.30 pm, when she went overboard with the boat keys. The engine cut out, leaving him to paddle their eight-foot vessel alone for hours until he hits shore at 4am, Sunday and Marsh Harbor Boat Yard. He lost sight of her right away and flagged down help there, sparking a search by local police, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and Hope Town Fire, crews. The community is stepping up too, with calls for tips through police or anonymous crime stoppers lines as the hunt covers nearby waters. This comes amid U.S. State Department, warnings about risky boating in the Bahamas, where poor regulations have led to injuries and deaths before stay. Alert out there on those waves. Canada News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.