A pianist employed by Royal Caribbean was discovered floating in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 32 kilometers off the Californian coast. The rescue took place near Catalina Island on Friday, with two US fishermen, Grant Garrett and Sean Norton, being credited for their quick action. According to CBS News, the man is believed to have been in the water for nine hours before being spotted. Upon finding him, Garrett reportedly exclaimed, "Yeah, it's a human being. Stop the boat; let's get all of our lines in." The rescued musician was taken to hospital in a stable condition, as confirmed by the US Coast Guard. He identified himself as a pianist on board the 14-deck cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas. Norton stated that the man expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you. I thought I was gonna die." Lifeguard officials believe he might have fallen overboard around 02:30. The Coast Guard described the incident in a statement, mentioning a Good Samaritan who rescued a conscious individual from the water. Newport Beach Lifeguards confirmed that the man was an employee of the Ovation of the Seas. The unusually warm ocean temperatures during this year's strong El Niño climate phenomenon are believed to have contributed to the musician's survival, as he was in the water for about ten hours, with the water temperature being approximately 24 degrees Celsius. A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean Group provided a statement expressing their support and assistance to the crew member during this challenging time, while respecting the employee's privacy by withholding further details.