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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bystander praised for comforting girl who fell off Disney cruise before being saved by hero dad ID'd as ship's head doctor
The woman being praised on social media for comforting the 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from a Disney cruise has been identified by her 'proud little sister' as the ship's head doctor. Alyssa Charles, a South African lead physician on the Disney Dream cruise liner, was spotted cradling the little girl just moments after the youngster was pulled to safety in the dramatic caught-on-camera rescue last Sunday, the Daily Mail reported. Her sister Jasmine, 28, heaped praise on the physician in the aftermath, sharing a now-viral clip of the rescue with the caption: 'That's my sister! Doctor on the rescue boat!' Advertisement 4 A hero dad jumped in to save his daughter after she fell off a cruise ship. CMD-91/TikTok 4 A ship goes to rescue the girl after she fell off a Disney cruise ship. CMD-91/TikTok 'My sister is the head doctor that was in the boat! I am so emotional watching this and I am such a proud little sister!' Charles is a pediatric and emergency care specialist who has worked for Disney Cruise Line since August last year, the Mail said. Advertisement She was there to comfort the little girl, who slipped through the ship's porthole and plummeted into the ocean as the vessel made its way back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. 4 The Disney Dream cruise ship seen here at a port in Dorset. Getty Images The girl's 37-year-old father immediately dove into the water and grabbed his daughter — with the pair treading water for roughly 20 minutes until rescue crews were able to reach them. Advertisement Jasmine was then seen tenderly comforting the girl once she was pulled safely onto a rescue boat. The father-daughter duo were treated onboard before being taken to a local hospital after returning to port. It comes after cops dispelled rumors that were circulating online that the heroic dad had been holding his daughter over the railing at the time. The Broward County Sheriff's Office credited the rescue crew's fast response for saving the duo. Advertisement 4 Disney Cruise line ships the Fantasy and Dream. AP 'Based on media reports I have read, the Disney crew was well prepared. Clearly, their training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue,' a statement from the sheriff's office said. 'It's great to be able to respond to good news rather than what could have been a tragic outcome.'
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Truth about hero dad who leapt off Disney cruise to save daughter, 5, revealed – as glam doc seen cradling girl is named
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE truth about the hero dad who leapt off a Disney cruise ship to save his five-year-old daughter has been revealed. Police have officially shut down swirling rumours about the father's role in Sunday's terrifying incident. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The dad (picured in a red shirt) immediately dived roughly 50ft into the ocean to save his daughter Credit: Facebook 7 The girl fell overboard from the fourth deck of the Disney Dream cruise Credit: Facebook/Kevin Furuta 7 The five-year-old sits on the ship's lead physician's lap as her identity is finally revealed Credit: Party_Objective/Reddit 7 Alyssa Charles (centre) is a pediatric and emergency care specialist from South Africa Credit: Instagram It comes as the glamorous doctor seen cradling the rescued girl has now been named as Alyssa Charles. The child fell from the fourth deck of the $900 million Disney Dream around 11.30am as the vessel made its way back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. Her dad, 37, immediately dived roughly 50ft into the ocean in a desperate attempt to save her. He reportedly kept the little girl afloat for nearly 20 minutes before the pair were rescued by ship crew. Initially hailed as a hero, the dad soon became the target of online outrage amid widespread - and now debunked - claims that he had lifted the child onto a 42.5-inch railing to take a photo, causing her to fall. But on Wednesday, the Broward County Sheriff's Office officially refuted that viral theory. Sheriff Gregory Tony said the child was sitting on the railing and fell backwards through a porthole - but made it clear that the dad did not put her there. He said in a press briefing: 'After the girl's mother alerted her husband, who didn't see the incident, he jumped into the ocean to save his daughter. 'BSO detectives said after the 37-year-old father found his daughter, he treaded water until they were rescued by a tender that was launched from the ship.' What happened on the Carnival Triumph 'poop cruise'- Netflix Trainwreck documentary explained- Tony added that security video from the Disney Dream corroborated the family's version of events. 'This family is so blessed. It's great to be able to respond to good news rather than what could have been a tragic outcome,' he said. The girl's fall triggered an immediate man overboard alarm and emergency code "Mr MOB" across the ship, launching a high-speed rescue effort that played out in front of hundreds of stunned passengers. Witnesses described frantic scenes as life rings were hurled into the ocean and a yellow rescue craft raced from the vessel to reach the dad-daughter duo. Passenger Nikki Samsill Jackson told the Daily Mail: 'When they were rescued, dad had his arms around his child and he was treading water. 'Everybody was cheering.' Passenger Chandler, who spoke to People, said she heard a loud thud after the fall. 'It sounded like hitting pavement, nothing like if you jump into a pool,' she said, describing an 'awful' scream she believed came from the girl's mother. 7 The doctor joined Disney Cruise Line in August last year Credit: Linkedin 7 Charles can be seen holding the child after the rescue Credit: Facebook Glam doctor revealed Once pulled from the water, it wasn't her dad but a mystery woman seen cradling the rescued girl that captured attention online. That woman has now been identified as Dr Alyssa Charles, the Disney Dream's lead physician. Charles, a pediatric and emergency care specialist from South Africa, was seen holding the girl gently in her lap, stroking her hair as she assessed her condition. The footage went viral, with people praising her for the heartwarming care she provided. 'She was holding her like her own!' one user posted. 'The rescuer rubbing her head,' another wrote, adding a crying emoji. Charles, who joined Disney Cruise Line in August last year, has previously worked at the Red Cross and travelled the world as a cruise doctor. Her sister Jasmine confirmed her identity in a proud Instagram post: 'That's my sister! Doctor on the rescue boat!' The girl appeared healthy after the terrifying ordeal, though her dad was reportedly injured while keeping her afloat and was taken to hospital after the ship returned to port. Police declined to specify the nature of his injuries. Disney has since praised its staff for their swift response. A spokesperson said: 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water. 'We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions. 'This incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.' Cruise officials are continuing to review how the girl was able to fall though cops have made it clear that no foul play is suspected. The Disney Dream, which carries up to 3,500 passengers and can reach speeds of 25mph, was last refurbished in 2024. It docked in Fort Lauderdale on Monday before continuing its five-day itinerary to Nassau and Disney Lookout Cay. The cruise is due to return to Florida on Saturday.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Truth about hero dad who leapt off Disney cruise to save daughter, 5, revealed – as glam doc seen cradling girl is named
THE truth about the hero dad who leapt off a Disney cruise ship to save his five-year-old daughter has been revealed. Police have officially shut down swirling rumours about the father's role in Advertisement 7 The dad (picured in a red shirt) immediately dived roughly 50ft into the ocean to save his daughter Credit: Facebook 7 The girl fell overboard from the fourth deck of the Disney Dream cruise Credit: Facebook/Kevin Furuta 7 The five-year-old sits on the ship's lead physician's lap as her identity is finally revealed Credit: Party_Objective/Reddit 7 Alyssa Charles (centre) is a pediatric and emergency care specialist from South Africa Credit: Instagram It comes as the glamorous doctor seen cradling the rescued girl has now been named as Alyssa Charles. The child fell from the fourth deck of the $900 million Disney Dream around 11.30am as the vessel made its way back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. Her dad, 37, immediately dived roughly 50ft into the ocean in a desperate attempt to save her. He reportedly kept the little girl afloat for nearly 20 minutes before the pair were rescued by ship crew. Advertisement Read more on the Disney Cruise Initially hailed as a hero, the dad soon became the target of online outrage amid widespread - and now debunked - claims that he had But on Wednesday, the Broward County Sheriff's Office officially refuted that viral theory. Sheriff Gregory Tony said the child was sitting on the railing and fell backwards through a porthole - but made it clear that the dad did not put her there. He said in a press briefing: 'After the girl's mother alerted her husband, who didn't see the incident, he jumped into the ocean to save his daughter. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Breaking Breaking Breaking 'BSO detectives said after the 37-year-old father found his daughter, he treaded water until they were rescued by a tender that was launched from the ship.' What happened on the Carnival Triumph 'poop cruise'- Netflix Trainwreck documentary explained- Tony added that security video from the Disney Dream corroborated the family's version of events. 'This family is so blessed. It's great to be able to respond to good news rather than what could have been a tragic outcome,' he said. The girl's fall triggered an immediate man overboard alarm and emergency code "Mr MOB" across the ship, launching a high-speed rescue effort that played out in front of hundreds of stunned passengers. Advertisement Passenger Nikki Samsill Jackson told the 'Everybody was cheering.' Passenger Chandler, who spoke to Advertisement 'It sounded like hitting pavement, nothing like if you jump into a pool,' she said, describing an 'awful' scream she believed came from the girl's mother. 7 The doctor joined Disney Cruise Line in August last year Credit: Linkedin 7 Charles can be seen holding the child after the rescue Credit: Facebook Glam doctor revealed Once pulled from the water, it wasn't her dad but a mystery woman seen cradling the rescued girl that captured attention online. Advertisement That woman has now been identified as Dr Alyssa Charles, the Disney Dream's lead physician. Charles, a pediatric and emergency care specialist from South Africa, was seen holding the girl gently in her lap, stroking her hair as she assessed her condition. The footage went viral, with people praising her for the heartwarming care she provided. 'She was holding her like her own!' one user posted. Advertisement 'The rescuer rubbing her head,' another wrote, adding a crying emoji. Charles, who joined Disney Cruise Line in August last year, has previously worked at the Red Cross and travelled the world as a cruise doctor. Her sister Jasmine confirmed her identity in a proud Instagram post: 'That's my sister! Doctor on the rescue boat!' The girl appeared healthy after the terrifying ordeal, though her dad was reportedly injured while keeping her afloat and was taken to hospital after the ship returned to port. Advertisement Police declined to specify the nature of his injuries. Disney has since praised its staff for their swift response. A spokesperson said: 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water. 'We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions. Advertisement 'This incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.' Cruise officials are continuing to review how the girl was able to fall though cops have made it clear that no foul play is suspected. The Disney Dream, which carries up to 3,500 passengers and can reach speeds of 25mph, was last refurbished in 2024. It docked in Fort Lauderdale on Monday before continuing its five-day itinerary to Nassau and Disney Lookout Cay. Advertisement The cruise is due to return to Florida on Saturday. 7 The cruise was making its way back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas when the fall happened Credit: Getty
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Truth about hero dad who leapt off Disney cruise to save daughter, 5, revealed – as glam doc seen cradling girl is named
THE truth about the hero dad who leapt off a Disney cruise ship to save his five-year-old daughter has been revealed. Police have officially shut down swirling rumours about the father's role in Sunday's terrifying incident. 7 7 7 7 It comes as the glamorous doctor seen cradling the rescued girl has now been named as Alyssa Charles. The child fell from the fourth deck of the $900 million Disney Dream around 11.30am as the vessel made its way back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. Her dad, 37, immediately dived roughly 50ft into the ocean in a desperate attempt to save her. He reportedly kept the little girl afloat for nearly 20 minutes before the pair were rescued by ship crew. Initially hailed as a hero, the dad soon became the target of online outrage amid widespread - and now debunked - claims that he had lifted the child onto a 42.5-inch railing to take a photo, causing her to fall. But on Wednesday, the Broward County Sheriff's Office officially refuted that viral theory. Sheriff Gregory Tony said the child was sitting on the railing and fell backwards through a porthole - but made it clear that the dad did not put her there. He said in a press briefing: 'After the girl's mother alerted her husband, who didn't see the incident, he jumped into the ocean to save his daughter. 'BSO detectives said after the 37-year-old father found his daughter, he treaded water until they were rescued by a tender that was launched from the ship.' Tony added that security video from the Disney Dream corroborated the family's version of events. 'This family is so blessed. It's great to be able to respond to good news rather than what could have been a tragic outcome,' he said. The girl's fall triggered an immediate man overboard alarm and emergency code "Mr MOB" across the ship, launching a high-speed rescue effort that played out in front of hundreds of stunned passengers. Witnesses described frantic scenes as life rings were hurled into the ocean and a yellow rescue craft raced from the vessel to reach the dad-daughter duo. Passenger Nikki Samsill Jackson told the Daily Mail: 'When they were rescued, dad had his arms around his child and he was treading water. 'Everybody was cheering.' Passenger Chandler, who spoke to People, said she heard a loud thud after the fall. 'It sounded like hitting pavement, nothing like if you jump into a pool,' she said, describing an 'awful' scream she believed came from the girl's mother. 7 7 Glam doctor revealed Once pulled from the water, it wasn't her dad but a mystery woman seen cradling the rescued girl that captured attention online. That woman has now been identified as Dr Alyssa Charles, the Disney Dream's lead physician. Charles, a pediatric and emergency care specialist from South Africa, was seen holding the girl gently in her lap, stroking her hair as she assessed her condition. The footage went viral, with people praising her for the heartwarming care she provided. 'She was holding her like her own!' one user posted. 'The rescuer rubbing her head,' another wrote, adding a crying emoji. Charles, who joined Disney Cruise Line in August last year, has previously worked at the Red Cross and travelled the world as a cruise doctor. Her sister Jasmine confirmed her identity in a proud Instagram post: 'That's my sister! Doctor on the rescue boat!' The girl appeared healthy after the terrifying ordeal, though her dad was reportedly injured while keeping her afloat and was taken to hospital after the ship returned to port. Police declined to specify the nature of his injuries. Disney has since praised its staff for their swift response. A spokesperson said: 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water. 'We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions. 'This incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.' Cruise officials are continuing to review how the girl was able to fall though cops have made it clear that no foul play is suspected. The Disney Dream, which carries up to 3,500 passengers and can reach speeds of 25mph, was last refurbished in 2024. It docked in Fort Lauderdale on Monday before continuing its five-day itinerary to Nassau and Disney Lookout Cay. The cruise is due to return to Florida on Saturday. 7
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Glamorous doctor whose heartwarming act after girl's plunge from Disney cruise has deepened the mystery over dad who jumped in
The mystery woman who cradled a little girl rescued from the ocean after falling off a Disney cruise ship has been revealed. The woman was Alyssa Charles, the ship's South African lead physician who comforted the traumatized girl as she checked her for injuries.
