In a tragic incident that occurred on Monday morning, a 64-year-old woman fell from a cruise ship into the Singapore Strait, with the search for her still ongoing.
Her son, Mr. Vivek Sahani, expressed his acceptance of her demise through an emotional Instagram post.
The Incident
The unfortunate incident took place on Monday morning when Madam Reeta Sahani, along with her husband, Mr. Jakesh Sahani, was on a four-day cruise aboard the Spectrum of the Seas. The cruise, which was intended to be a relaxing getaway, turned into a nightmare when she tragically fell overboard into the Singapore Strait.
Since the moment the incident was reported, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been leading search and rescue operations tirelessly. Combining their expertise with advanced technology, they are leaving no stone unturned to locate the missing woman. However, the vast expanse of the Singapore Strait poses challenges, making the search more complex.
In a poignant revelation, the family of the missing woman watched the CCTV footage from the cruise ship. This heart-wrenching footage confirmed the worst; Madam Reeta Sahani had indeed passed away.
Her son, Mr. Vivek Sahani, shared the painful news on his Instagram account, where he also expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support they received during these difficult times.
Adding a touch of irony to the situation, Tuesday happened to be the birthday of the woman who went missing. The timing of the revelation has added an emotional layer to an already distressing event, leaving the family and friends in profound grief.
The son’s statement on Instagram
Thank you for showing your overwhelming support in this time of distress for my family and I will forever be grateful. The cruise liner finally did share the footage with us and a search is also underway. With the footage we have unfortunately learnt that my mother has passed away. Would request you guys to give us some privacy as we mourn her loss.
Ironically, today is also her birthday.
I would like to thank @meaindia , @meaindia @indiainsingapore and @drs.jaishankar for helping us out in getting this closure.