Cruise ship pianist rescued after nine hours treading water miles from shore
Summary
Fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean cruise ship pianist from the Pacific Ocean nearly 20 miles off Newport Beach, California, on Friday. Authorities believe he may have spent about nine hours in the water; he was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating how he went overboard.Key Facts
- The man worked as a pianist aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.
- Fishermen Sean Norton and Grant Garrett spotted him while returning from a fishing trip near Catalina Island.
- The rescue took place about 15 to 20 miles offshore, according to local authorities.
- The fishermen brought the man aboard their boat and then issued an emergency maritime call.
- Newport Beach lifeguards responded and provided assistance.
- The rescued crew member was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
- The Coast Guard is investigating how the man went overboard.
- Royal Caribbean said it is supporting the employee and declined to share further details, citing his privacy.
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