Greek authorities are investigating a cruise ship incident at the Port of Kerkyra on Corfu Island after a passenger fell into the water when the vessel moved away from the quay during strong winds.
The incident also led to initial reports that the ship’s captain had been arrested, a claim later denied by Norwegian Cruise Line.
The incident happened late on June 30 as one of four cruise ships docked at the port was preparing to leave.
According to the Hellenic Coast Guard and local media reports, strong winds caused the Bahamas-flagged ship’s mooring lines to snap while it was alongside the quay.
At the time, the gangway was still in place as passengers were returning from shore excursions. As the ship moved away from the berth, the gangway reportedly shifted, causing a 56-year-old woman from New Zealand to lose her balance and fall into the harbour.
Crew members and port workers quickly rescued the passenger from the
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