Royal Caribbean Crew Member Saved 20 Miles Off Newport Beach
Three local fishermen hauled an exhausted worker from the Pacific, where he had been floating since leaving a ship bound for Ensenada.
By Takeshi Faure ·
Three Newport Beach fishermen pulled an exhausted Royal Caribbean crew member from the Pacific Ocean on Friday, roughly 20 miles offshore from the California coast.
The workers spotted the man floating on his back in waters near Catalina Island. He appeared depleted of energy when they brought him aboard their vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard later confirmed the rescue, noting they were alerted by a Good Samaritan who had found a conscious person about nine nautical miles northeast of Avalon Harbor.
The crew member was aboard a Royal Caribbean ship that had departed San Pedro earlier that day. The vessel was en route to Ensenada when the man went overboard. Royal Caribbean confirmed the identity of the rescued individual and stated that the company is providing support and assistance to the worker during this difficult time.
Newport Beach lifeguards met the fishing boat after the rescue. They transported the man back to shore, where he was taken to a local hospital. He was conscious and breathing when he was pulled from the water.
Authorities have not released details about why the man went overboard or how long he spent in the water. His current medical condition has not been disclosed.
