Royal Caribbean cruise ship worker found floating miles offshore, rescued by fishermen
NEWPORT BEACH, California -- A crew member aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was rescued by three fishermen after going overboard miles off Newport Beach, California, on Friday.
The cruise ship departed from San Pedro on Friday and was headed to Ensenada when the crew member went overboard.
According to the fishermen, they were about 20 miles offshore when they spotted the man floating on his back in waters near Catalina Island. They said the man appeared to be depleted of energy when they pulled him aboard their vessel.
The U.S. Coast Guard said it was notified Friday by a good Samaritan who reported recovering a conscious individual from the water approximately 9 nautical miles northeast of Avalon Harbor.
Newport Beach lifeguards met the fishermen after the rescue and transported the man back to shore, where he was taken to a local hospital, according to the city.
The man was conscious and breathing when he was pulled from the water. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances that led to him going overboard, and his condition has not been disclosed.
It was not immediately known how long the man was in the water before being rescued.
Royal Caribbean confirmed to ABC News that the rescued man was a crew member aboard the ship.
"We are providing support and assistance to our crew member during this difficult time," the company said in a statement.
No additional information was immediately available.
