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Cruise ship pianist rescued by fishermen after nine hours treading water in Pacific Ocean
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Key Points:
- Two fishermen, Grant Garrett and Sean Norton, rescued a man who had been treading water off the coast of California for about nine hours after falling from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship "Ovation of the Seas."
- The man, a pianist on the cruise ship, was found approximately 20 miles from shore and was in shock but expected to survive.
- The unusually warm water temperatures due to the El Niño weather phenomenon likely contributed to the man's survival during the prolonged time in the ocean.
- Royal Caribbean is providing support to the crew member but has not released further details to respect his privacy.
- Authorities, including the US Coast Guard and Newport County lifeguards, were contacted for comment on the incident.
