Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Two fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean crew member who was treading water about 15 to 20 miles off the California coast near Catalina Island. Officials said he was conscious and in stable condition after possibly spending about nine hours in the Pacific; the Coast Guard is investigating how he went overboard.Key Facts
- The fishermen found the man on Friday near Catalina Island.
- The man told the fishermen he was a pianist on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas.
- Officials believe he may have fallen overboard at about 02:30, around nine hours before the rescue.
- The US Coast Guard said a Good Samaritan recovered a conscious person from the water.
- Newport Beach Lifeguards received the man and confirmed he worked on the cruise ship.
- The man went to hospital in stable condition.
- Royal Caribbean Group said it is supporting the crew member and would not share more details to protect his privacy.
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