Breaking News: Woman and Infant Fall Overboard from Azamara Quest Near Mallorca
In a tragic incident just now, a woman and her 11-month-old child fell overboard from the Azamara Quest cruise ship approximately 75 miles off the coast of Mallorca, Spain. The ship had departed from Barcelona just hours earlier, embarking on an eight-day adults-only voyage with scheduled stops including Casablanca, Morocco. (Cruise Law News, Metro)
The Spanish Coast Guard was alerted around 2:00 a.m. local time and promptly initiated a comprehensive search and rescue operation. Two helicopters, Helimer 206 and 223, along with the vessel Concepción Arenal, were deployed to scour the Mediterranean Sea for the missing passengers. The Azamara Quest also participated in the search efforts before resuming its course. (Cruise Law News, International Business Times)
As of now, neither the woman nor her child has been located. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the pair fell overboard. Weather conditions at the time were reported to be calm, and no immediate mechanical issues have been identified. (Cruise Hive)
This heartbreaking event underscores the critical importance of stringent safety measures and rapid response protocols aboard cruise ships. Azamara has expressed its deepest sympathies to the family and is cooperating fully with ongoing investigations.
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