Royal Caribbean pianist ‘tread water’ for nine hours after falling from Ovation of the Seas
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship musician tread water for nine hours straight in the Pacific Ocean - after falling overboard from the 14-deck cruise liner - only to be picked up by fishers.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship musician tread water for nine hours straight in the Pacific Ocean - after falling overboard from the 14-deck cruise liner - only to be picked up by two men returning from a fishing trip.
The man, who told the fishers he was the pianist from Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, was found unconscious more than 32km off California’s coastline on Friday when he was rescued.
CBS LA reported the man thanked Newport Beach fishers, Sean Norton and Grant Garrett, telling them “I thought I was gonna die”.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.A Royal Caribbean Group representative told media it was: “providing support and assistance to our crew member during this difficult time”, while refusing to share any further information.
After the man was pulled from the ocean, the fishers said he told them he was he pianist of the Ovation of the Seas. They also sent out an emergency maritime call which was responded to by Newport Beach lifeguards.
