Rose Metcalf's Heroism Aboard Sinking Costa Concordia
Quick Look
- Rose Metcalf, 23, on her first day aboard the Costa Concordia, helped guide approximately 400 people to safety during the ship's sinking.
- She used her earring to signal rescuers, turning a terrifying night into a remarkable story of grit and wisdom.
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Why It Matters
The Costa Concordia ship began sinking on Rose Metcalf's first day at work when she was 23 years old.
Rose Metcalf was just 23 and on her first day at work aboard the Costa Concordia when the ship began sinking. As panic spread, she helped guide around 400 people to safety and used her earring to signal rescuers. Her grit and wisdom turned a terrifying night into a remarkable story.
