Costa ship duo found

A couple who were on board the stranded Costa Allegra have made their first contact with family

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Parents Alan and Janet Pearson

Alan and Janet Pearson were devastated when they heard the Costa Allegra had become stranded - as their daughter and her partner were on board.

Incredibly, they had also been on board the Costa Concordia before it sunk. They had their first contact via text message this morning.

West Yorkshire couple escaped Costa Concordia - only to board the stranded Costa Allegra

Couple on both Costa ships

West Yorkshire couple escaped Costa Concordia - only to board the stranded Costa Allegra