A sinking catamaran sent a distress call, and the Disney Cruise Line ship about 80 miles away sent a small boat crew to make the recovery. All passengers were safely rescued.
A Disney Cruise Line ship that was traversing the Atlantic Ocean made an unexpected stop Sunday to help rescue four people from a sinking catamaran off the coast of Bermuda. The 50-foot catamaran, named Serenity, began taking on water after a gasket failure in the escape hatch happened about 230 miles away from Bermuda, according to a report from ABC7. Passengers from Serenity placed a call for help, in which turn the U.S. Coast Guard sent a broadcast.
We are pleased that the Disney Treasure was able to provide aid to the boat passengers in peril," Disney Treasure Captain Marco Nogara said in a statement to ABC News. "Our crew members worked together on the rescue, skillfully demonstrating their training and commitment to safety." GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE The passengers were safely rescued and there were no medical issues, according to the report.
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