A cruise ship struck a reef near Fiji's Monuriki Island, famous as the filming location for 'Cast Away,' after a severe squall caused its anchor to drag, prompting a rescue operation at sea.

A tourist ship, the 'MV Fiji Princess,' carrying approximately 30 passengers, collided with a coral reef near Monuriki island in Fiji, leading to the evacuation and rescue of all individuals on board.

A cruise ship has run aground on a reef near Monuriki Island, Fiji, a popular tourist destination known as the filming location for the movie "Cast Away." The island has become a favored spot for excursions and cruises.

The Fiji Princess cruise ship ran aground off Monuriki Island on Saturday, prompting salvage crews to work to prevent an oil spill. The incident occurred near the tiny Fiji island famous as a filming location for "Cast Away."