A cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico, billed as the “Legends of Pittsburgh Cruise” and carrying Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison, today rescued 16 Cuban migrants from a makeshift raft.
Mr. Harrison, a linebacker, posted pictures of the raft on social media, and the story was picked up by TMZ.com.
We just stopped for this boat with 16 people in the middle of the ocean. Waiting for coast guard… https://t.co/wqWobJZ1pT
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) February 27, 2016
"We just stopped for this boat with 16 people in the middle of the ocean.