Royal Caribbean: Crew member pulled from Pacific off California coast

Royal Caribbean confirmed that a crew member aboard one of its vessels was rescued by local fishermen on Friday. The company stated it is providing support and assistance to the worker during this difficult time. The incident occurred while the ship was en route to Ensenada after departing from San Pedro.

Three fishermen spotted the man floating on his back while operating 20 miles offshore. The crew members reported that the man appeared depleted of energy when they pulled him aboard their vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard noted that a good Samaritan 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. They transported the man back to shore, where he was taken to a local hospital. The man was conscious and breathing when he was pulled from the water. Authorities have not disclosed his current condition or the specific circumstances that led to him going overboard.

It was not immediately known how long the man remained in the water before being rescued. The vessel had departed San Pedro earlier in the day. The rescue took place in waters near Catalina Island. Local officials coordinated the transfer from the fishing vessel to the lifeguard team.