April 23rd 2024.
A group of Cuban nationals were in dire need of help when their small wooden boat became adrift about 20 miles west of Cuba. Luckily, their cries for help were heard by the crew aboard a massive Carnival cruise ship. The crew quickly took action, turning the ship around to rescue the stranded individuals.
According to Fox News, the wooden boat was in bad condition and had a makeshift sail, making it even more of a dangerous situation. The Carnival Paradise crew spotted the boat on Sunday and immediately veered off their route from Tampa, Florida to Roatan, Honduras. At around 2:30pm, all 27 Cubans were safely brought on board the cruise ship.
The crew wasted no time in providing the rescued individuals with medical attention and food. They also notified the US Coast Guard Sector Key West of the situation. Despite the unexpected detour, the cruise ship still managed to reach its port at Mahogany Bay in Roatan on time, as reported by Carnival. The cruise is scheduled to make another stop in Cozumel, Mexico on Tuesday before returning to Tampa on Thursday.
It is unclear at this time whether the Cuban nationals will continue their journey on the cruise ship until it reaches Florida, or if they have disembarked at a port along the way. This unexpected detour was not the only unusual incident involving a cruise ship recently.
Just last week, a pregnant passenger aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship had to be airlifted by a US Coast Guard helicopter due to medical complications. Despite these unexpected events, it is heartwarming to see the cruise ship crew and authorities working together to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
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