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A British couple have described the ‘frightening’ experience of being airlifted off a cruise ship in 26ft high waves off the coast in Norway.
The cruise ship Viking Sky after it sent out a Mayday signal because of engine failure in windy conditions off the west coast of Norway Passengers rescued from the Viking Sky cruise ship are helped from a helicopter in Hustadvika, Norway Mr Browne told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Stephen Nolan: ‘We had a few people on stretchers, several with cuts, two with broken limbs, but fortunately we were alright. We were airlifted onto the helicopter which was quite a frightening experience.’
Norwegian media reported gusts up to 38 knots and waves over 8 metres in an area known for its rough, frigid waters. She said her helicopter ride to safety came amid strong winds ‘like a tornado,’ prompting her to pray ‘for the safety of all aboard’.The ship was scheduled arrival in Tilbury in Essex on Tuesday ‘It was just chaos. The helicopter ride from the ship to shore I would rather not think about. It wasn’t nice,’ Mr Curry told the broadcaster.
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