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Chelsea has to leave the boat broken bones and stiches!

18 May 2024 · 16 min · 274K views · Hopetown, Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands

What this video covers

The crew of Doodles, currently anchored at Hopetown in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas, hosts a guest for a local full moon party.0:04 Following the event, a crew member named Chelsea sustains broken ribs and a deep arm laceration after a golf cart accident involving acquaintances.9:28 She receives initial medical treatment at a local clinic, where staff opt to leave the wound partially open for drainage rather than adding more stitches.12:04 The crew subsequently arranges for Chelsea to fly home to the United States early to recover.12:40 Transportation around the island during their stay involves a Highfield 520 tender for bay crossings and rented golf carts for land travel.1:33 The crew plans to continue their voyage toward Florida after the departure.13:28

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