US Coast Guard evacuates crew member from Allure of the Seas

A 32-year-old male crew member on the cruise ship Allure of the Seas required urgent medical attention after experiencing severe, persistent abdominal pain. The ship's medical team was unable to provide the necessary level of care, prompting an emergency distress call.

The incident occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, approximately 65 miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The US Coast Guard responded to the call from the San Juan sector, deploying a helicopter to the vessel. The crew member was airlifted to Air Station Borinquen and subsequently transported to a hospital in Aguadilla for treatment.