According to US media accounts, a pianist on a cruise liner fell overboard and was discovered treading water about 20 miles (32 km) off the coast of California.
The Royal Caribbean employee was found by two fisherman on Friday close to Catalina Island, and authorities think he may have spent nine hours in the Pacific Ocean, according to News Partner.”Yeah, it’s a human being,” I say. Recalling the moment he and Sean Norton saw him, Grant Garrett was quoted as saying, “Stop the boat; let’s get all of our lines in.”
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident | Cruise ship pianist rescued after falling overboard |
| Location | Pacific Ocean near Catalina Island, California |
| Rescue Date | Friday |
| Rescued Person | Royal Caribbean cruise ship pianist |
| Cruise Ship | Ovation of the Seas |
| Rescuers | Grant Garrett and Sean Norton |
| Time in Water | Approximately nine hours |
| Distance Offshore | Approximately 15 to 20 miles |
| Water Temperature | Approximately 76°F (24°C), according to a fisherman |
| Medical Condition | Conscious and in stable condition |
| Investigation | US Coast Guard investigation ongoing |
The US Coast Guard informed the news that the guy, who has not yet been recognized, was brought to the hospital in stable condition and that it was looking into the event.
According to the fisherman, the individual claimed to be a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas, a 14-deck cruise liner.”Thank you” was all he said to me. Norton remarked, “I thought I was going to die.”
In a statement, the Coast Guard noted that “a Good Samaritan who recovered a conscious individual from the water” had reported the incident.
Pianist Survives Ten Hours in Pacific Ocean
The US Coast Guard informed the news that the guy, who has not yet been recognized, was brought to the hospital in stable condition and that it was looking into the event.
According to the fisherman, the individual claimed to be a pianist on the Ovation of the Seas, a 14-deck cruise liner.”Thank you” was all he said to me. Norton remarked, “I thought I was going to die.”
Royal Caribbean Supports Rescued Pianist After Ordeal
Scientists keeping an eye on the Pacific report that the El Niño climatic phenomena is currently at its greatest point ever, with ocean temperatures almost 3.05C above average.
A representative for the Royal Caribbean Group told the media, “We are providing support and assistance to our crew member during this difficult time.”We don’t have any further information to provide in order to protect our employees’ privacy.
A narrow gray banner advertising the newsletter. A graphic of an orange sphere surrounded by two concentric crescent forms in a red-orange gradient may be found on the right.
