An American traveler, Ann Evans, who went missing during a port stop from a Holland America Line cruise, has been located safe, authorities confirmed. Evans was reported missing after not returning to the ship on schedule following an island tour.
Local police and cruise officials coordinated search efforts across several hours, enlisting local volunteers and transportation services. After an extensive search, Evans was found unharmed and in stable condition.
Holland America Line expressed its gratitude to local authorities for their swift assistance and the community for their support. The company stated that passenger safety remains a top priority, and the incident is under review to prevent similar situations in the future.
“We are deeply relieved that our guest has been found safe,” the company said in a statement.
An American cruise ship passenger went missing during a shore excursion but was safely found after a coordinated search by local authorities and the cruise line.