A Norwegian Cruise ship deviated from its planned route to rescue 63 people stranded in the Ionian Sea. The rescue took place southwest of the picturesque Greek island of Zakynthos on October 22. It has not been made clear who the people rescued by the ship were. The Daily Beast has contacted Norwegian Cruise Lines for more information. Those stranded were brought onboard the rescuing Norwegian Epic and taken to Greece. A spokesperson for the company told USA Today, “The individuals were brought on board and tended to by the ship’s crew who provided a medical evaluation, food and other items for their comfort. Following a mandatory directive from the Rescue Coordination Centre, the ship proceeded to Kalamata, Greece where the rescued individuals were turned over to the Greek authorities. We appreciate our guests’ patience and understanding during this unexpected interruption to their journey.” According to The Daily Mail, the Epic had set off from Italy and had been due to stop by Greece, Malta, Italy and France. It is understood to have returned to its original itinerary following the rescue. The Ionian Sea is a long bay off the Mediterranean.
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