Cruise passenger rescued near Greece after saying she wanted to…

Greek officials say the woman told rescuers she jumped because she wanted to disembark; meanwhile the search for seven missing Black Sea crew continues.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on Best of BBN
Published 4:38 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:38 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
Topics: Greece.
BBN covered this story before: Donor's lawsuit follows Guilfoyle's exit as ambassador to Greece (October 15).

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The New York Times20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOff the Greek coast, a cruise passenger who went overboard has been rescued after about twenty hours in the water, and Greek officials say she told rescuers she wanted to disembark.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwenty hours?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwenty. She was found alive near Greece, which is the part that matters.