An urgent search is currently underway for a woman who went overboard during a Taylor Swift-themed cruise.
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A representative from the U.S. Coast Guard informed TMZ that the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, carrying a group of Taylor Swift fans, departed from the Port of Miami on Monday.
Tragically, a 66-year-old woman fell overboard Tuesday night when the ship was approximately 17 miles north of Nassau in the Bahamas.
A spokesperson stated that the woman fell from the Allure of the Seas ship, landing in the ocean around 9:40 PM.
Meanwhile, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, supported by the U.S. Coast Guard, carried out search and rescue operations using helicopters and airplanes. The search team includes a crew from an HC-144 airplane and a team operating an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter.
As of now, the woman remains unfound and is officially considered missing.
Rescue Efforts Are Ongoing for a Woman Who Fell Overboard on a Taylor Swift-themed Cruise
“Our crew immediately launched a search and rescue effort and is working with local authorities,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson explained to TMZ.
“We are also providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time. To respect the privacy of our guest’s family, we have no additional details to share,” they added.
Of course, the cruise was intended to be a joyful gathering for Taylor’s most devoted fans, celebrating the pop star’s illustrious career.
However, it has now transformed into a tragic situation as rescuers search the waters for a missing woman. It remains uncertain whether she was part of the Swifties or a separate group altogether.
However, Taylor Swift herself had nothing to do with the outing; this was purely a fan effort. Reportedly, hundreds of Swifties have come together to form the “In My Cruise Era: The Taylor Fan’s Cruise Group.”
The group reportedly organized a variety of engaging events, including Taylor trivia, dance parties, karaoke, a ship-wide scavenger hunt, a door-decorating contest, nightly-themed outfits from different eras, and even a friendship bracelet-swapping activity.