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Viking Star Crew Member Overboard; Search Underway in Mediterranean
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- A crew member went overboard from the Viking Star in the Mediterranean at 11:31 a.m. on Monday, triggering a search with the Italian Coast Guard.
- Passengers were informed just before noon as they participated in onboard activities.
- A Code Oscar was announced.
- The Viking Star was rerouted to the Port of Messina in Sicily.
- Viking Cruises has not disclosed further details about the crew member or the search efforts.
