Norwegian cruise passenger blown into water by strong winds that caused a ship to detach from pier
Cruise passenger rescued after being blown into water during strong winds
- A Norwegian Cruise Line passenger fell into the Water while disembarking the Norwegian Epic in Catania, Sicily, on May 30 due to strong winds.
- The passenger sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for examination and treatment after being rescued by crew members.
- Wind gusts reached up to 45 mph at the time of the incident, causing the ship to move away from the pier.
- The cruise line temporarily suspended disembarkation until the weather improved and docking could resume safely.
- The Norwegian Epic was on a 10-day excursion from Rome, with stops in Italy, Greece, Malta, and France and this incident follows similar wind-related issues with cruise ships in recent months.