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Original airdate: 3/25/2019 | Norwegian officials have opened an investigation into why a cruise ship carrying more than 1,300 people set sail despite storm warnings, forcing a major evacuation by helicopter.

The ship, "The Viking Sky," encountered engine problems and issued a mayday call Saturday.

Nearly 500 passengers were airlifted from the Viking Sky before the ship eventually made it to land.

A couple from South Whitehall were two of the people rescued from a ship when the waves came crashing into a dining area. They say they feared for their lives.

WFMZ's Will Lewis spoke with Stan and Carole Rinkunas moments after they returned home from the ordeal.

They each sat in a life jacket for over 12 hours before being rescued, and at one point during the ordeal thought it was the end.

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