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Fishermen rescue cruise ship pianist off California coast

World · First reported 8 Nov, 20:13 · Updated 20:55

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Two fishermen found a Royal Caribbean crew member treading water nearly 20 miles off California and brought him aboard; the Coast Guard is investigating how he went overboard.

  • Two fishermen rescued the pianist after finding him in the Pacific, around 20 miles off the California coast.
  • The crew member was taken to hospital, and the Coast Guard is investigating how he went overboard.
  • He was believed to have been in the water for about nine hours; Royal Caribbean said it is supporting him.
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Rescue location
About 20 miles (32km) off the California coast.
Time in water
Authorities/fishermen estimated approximately nine hours.
Vessel
Ovation of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.
Investigation
The US Coast Guard is investigating how the crew member went overboard.

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