Royal Caribbean cruise ship worker rescued by fishermen after going overboard off Southern California coast

Rescue Royal Caribbean cruise ship worker found floating miles offshore, rescued by fishermen Monday, November 9, 2026 1:55PM A crew member aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was rescued by three fishermen Friday after going overboard miles off Newport Beach. 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. 1 killed in crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck, Deerfield police say 3 hours ago South Carolina dad arrested after allegedly leaving daughter in line for Pokémon cards: Police 3 hours ago Human remains found in garbage can in Chicago Heights, police say 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. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved. Related Topics RESCUE U.S. & WORLD CRUISE SHIP WATER RESCUE 1 dead after helicopter crashes in water near Miami during photo shoot: Authorities Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe in Pennsylvania Man accused of keeping 76 dogs in Lemont home released pretrial Search for firearms at suburban home leads to rescue of 76 dogs Watch Live ON NOW 1 killed in crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck, police say 3 hours ago Dad arrested after allegedly leaving 6-year-old daughter in line for Pokémon cards 3 hours ago Human remains found in garbage can in south suburbs: police Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms 2 hours ago Thieves target NW Side jewelry store, video shows 1 hour ago 2 hurt in multi-vehicle crash in north suburbs, sheriff's office says 26 seconds ago Peoples Gas crews shut down Dan Ryan Expy. exit ramp for 2 weeks 1 hour ago Hearings begin on challenges to Chicago mayoral candidates' petitions 2 hours ago