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Bizarre reason woman went overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship…
The New York Post says the reason behind the Royal Caribbean overboard case has been revealed; the headline is doing most of the suspense work.
On air: Hank Ledger on Weekend EditionPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Bizarre reason woman went overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship revealed”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:42 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger.
- BBN covered this story before: Woman, 44, rescued after going overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise (October 14).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Post says it has the bizarre reason a woman went overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip is at the dock with the reveal.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing at the cruise terminal, a few feet from the gangway, and behind me you can see the railing where this whole headline begins.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe Post calls the reason bizarre and says it has been revealed, and I want you to feel the suspense, because I have been feeling it since four this morning.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFour this morning.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentYes, and a mist is coming off the water that would honestly suit a season finale. If a producer is watching, I can also do the desk part.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. We will take the mist and leave the pitch. Brock, what has the sky got for us?
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The story so far
- Woman, 44, rescued after going overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise · New York Post
- Bizarre reason woman went overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship… (this story)
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