The last person to be taken alive from the wreck of Costa Concordia has revealed how a frying pan saved his life.

Ship's purser Manrico Giampedroni has been widely praised for helping passengers off the stricken cruiseship, but eventually slipped and broke his leg, trapping himself in a restaurant area.



After his release from hospital, he told reporters how he attracted the attention of rescuers after 36 hours on board.



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