Pianist fell into the ocean and survived for hours: "If it had been another year, he could not have been saved"
The pianist, who fell into the sea off the coast of California and was 30 kilometers from the shore, managed to survive thanks to the high ocean water temperature.
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- A pianist who fell overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of California, USA, was found by two fishermen 30 kilometers from the shore.
- It was stated that the pianist survived thanks to the high ocean water temperature due to El Niño.
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Why It Matters
The El Nino weather phenomenon causes ocean temperatures to remain above average.
A pianist who fell overboard from a cruise ship off the coast of California, USA, was found 30 kilometers from the shore by two fishermen. It is thought that the ocean water temperature being above seasonal norms due to El Niño was effective in its survival.
FOUND NEAR CATALINA ISLAND
The pianist, who was spotted and rescued by two fishermen about 30 kilometers off the coast near Catalina Island, was taken to the hospital. It was evaluated that the survival of the pianist, whose health condition was reported to be stable, may have been affected by the El Niño effect and the ocean water temperature being above seasonal norms.
"ANOTHER YEAR, HE WOULDN'T HAVE SURVIVED"
One of the fishermen attributed the pianist's survival to the sea water temperature and said:
“If it had been a different year, he wouldn't have survived.”
According to scientists monitoring the Pacific, the El Nino weather phenomenon has reached its strongest level ever. It is stated that ocean temperatures are approximately 3.05 degrees above average.
In the statement made by the US Coast Guard, it was reported that the person, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was hospitalized and his condition is stable. It was stated that an investigation into the incident was launched.
Open Questions
- How did the pianist fall off the ship?
- What is the identity of the pianist?
