Cruise passenger rescued after being blown into water during strong winds

• A Norwegian Cruise Line passenger fell into the Water while disembarking the Norwegian Epic in Catania, Sicily, on May 30 due to strong winds.
• The passenger sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for examination and treatment after being rescued by crew members.
• Wind gusts reached up to 45 mph at the time of the incident, causing the ship to move away from the pier.
• The cruise line temporarily suspended disembarkation until the weather improved and docking could resume safely.
• The Norwegian Epic was on a 10-day excursion from Rome, with stops in Italy, Greece, Malta, and France and this incident follows similar wind-related issues with cruise ships in recent months.

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Norwegian cruise passenger blown into water by strong winds that caused a ship to detach from pier