Cruise Ship Evacuation: Passengers Safe After Fiji Reef Collision

0:00On April 6, 30 passengers got safely evacuated from a cruise ship that hit a reef off Fiji's coast. The MV Fiji Princess, run by Blue Lagoon Cruises, ran a ground Saturday near Monoriki Island. That's the spot from the Tom Hanks flick cast away. No one got hurt in the whole ordeal. A nasty squall rolled in while the ship was anchored in calm waters, dragging the anchor right into the reef. This 182-foot vessel had folks enjoying the islands until things went sideways fast. Passengers stepped off onto a ferry at first light. Sunday, grabbing their bags and heading straight to Denira Island without a scratch. Crews staff handled it smooth, keeping panic low and everyone accounted for. By Monday, crews pumped out the fuel and oils to cut down on any eco-damage. An Australian salvage pro showed up Sunday to lead the refloat efforts and things are moving along. Officials are still digging into the cause, but with the ship stabilised and passengers safe, recovery looks steady from here. That's your update from Global News Today,

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