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French authorities are searching for Daniel Jones, a boat captain who went missing Tuesday night while sailing from Antigua to Dominica.<\/p>

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Passengers told officials that Jones lost his balance and fell overboard around 11 p.m. after ducking to avoid a swinging sail amid strong winds. The vessel later arrived safely in Guadeloupe, where it remains moored as French maritime officials lead the search effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jones has not been seen since the incident, and authorities have not yet confirmed whether rough sea conditions played a role in his disappearance.<\/p>

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