Four people have been rescued from a sinking catamaran by a passing Disney cruise ship.
The incident happened on Sunday, Nov. 10 around 230 miles off the coast of Bermuda, reported multiple outlets including ABC News and CBS News.
According to the outlets, the 50-foot catamaran got into trouble when it began to take on water after a gasket failure in its escape hatch.
Nearby ships were then alerted by the U.S. Coast Guard after the crew of the catamaran called for help.
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This prompted the Disney Treasure — a brand-new cruise liner sailing from the Netherlands to Port Canaveral, Florida, ahead of its maiden voyage — to alter course at around 11:40 a.m. and race to the assistance of the stricken vessel, according to CBS News.
The cruise liner completed the 80-mile journey to the catamaran at around 1 p.m. and launched a small boat to bring the four-stranded crew members onboard, added CBS News.
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In a video shared by Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, per 7th Army training Command, the disabled catamaran can be seen floating in the sea as the Disney Treasure comes to its rescue.
“We are pleased that the Disney Treasure was able to provide aid to the boat passengers in peril. Our crew members worked together on the rescue, skillfully demonstrating their training and commitment to safety,” Disney Treasure Captain Marco Nogara told ABC News in a statement.
No injuries or medical issues have been reported among the catamaran’s crew members, per multiple outlets.
According to CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV , the Disney Treasure has 1,256 staterooms and is set to embark on its first voyage, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, on Dec. 21.
“Set your compass toward the Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, where the spirit of adventure meets the daring tales of classic Disney films and Disney park attractions—sailing 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries beginning December 2024,” the Disney Cruise Line website reads.
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