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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Missing Florida woman seen getting into car last spotted in Tampa area
The Brief Investigators are searching for a missing Florida woman who was seen getting into a car that was last seen in Tampa. Summer Leo, 30, was last seen in Pompano Beach, and officials said they believe her disappearance may be suspicious. Anyone with information on where Summer Leo or Timothy Bowman or the vehicle are should call Broward Sheriff's Office Detective Shane Fairbanks at (954) 321-4380 or the sheriff's office's non-emergency line at (954) 764-4357. TAMPA, Fla. - Investigators are searching for a missing Florida woman who was seen getting into a car that was last seen in Tampa. The Broward Sheriff's Office said they are working to find Summer Leo, 30, who was last seen in Pompano Beach. They said they believe her disappearance may be suspicious. READ: Spike in e-bike injuries sends teens to the ER, doctors warn of head trauma risks Dig deeper Leo was last seen just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, leaving the Target store located at 3200 North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, according to Broward deputies. She was seen getting inside a white BMW M340i with a Florida tag, "AH34SK," which is registered to Timothy Bowman. According to detectives, that vehicle was last seen in the Tampa area. The investigation into Leo's disappearance is still ongoing. Deputies haven't said why they believe her disappearance may be suspicious. What you can do Anyone with information on where Summer Leo or Timothy Bowman or the vehicle are should call Broward Sheriff's Office Detective Shane Fairbanks at (954) 321-4380 or the sheriff's office's non-emergency line at (954) 764-4357. The Source The information in this story was released by the Broward Sheriff's Office. Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Miami Herald
BSO detectives search for woman whose disappearance they say ‘may be suspicious'
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are looking for help locating a woman who was last seen getting into a white BMW leaving a Pompano Beach Target store Sunday night. Detectives say the circumstances around the disappearance of 30-year-old Summer Leo 'may be suspicious.' The last time anyone saw her was shortly before 7 p.m. exiting the parking lot of the Target, located at 3200 North Federal Highway, in a BMW M340i, with a license plate number of AH34SK, according to the sheriff's office. The car is registered to a 39-year-old man named Timothy Bowman, the sheriff's office said. On Monday night, the sheriff's office said the car was last spotted in the Tampa area. Detectives are looking for both Leo and Bowman, according to the BSO. The agency said Monday it could not release any other information about either person, including where they're from or whether Bowman has a criminal history. The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information on their whereabouts or the BMW to call Detective Shane Fairbanks at 954-321-4380 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).
The Province
6 days ago
- The Province
Police reveal how five-year-old fell from Disney cruise ship before father jumped in to save her
Broward Sheriff's Office says girl fell 'though a porthole' on a balcony The Disney Dream cruise ship docked at Castaway Cay, its private island in the Bahamas.. Photo by Steve MacNaull / Freelance Authorities in Florida have revealed what caused a young girl to fall from a balcony aboard a Disney cruise in late June, putting an end to online speculation about what really happened and accusations against the father. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors On June 29, a five-year-old fell from the fourth deck balcony of a Disney cruise ship that was travelling between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her father jumped overboard to save the girl, who reportedly cannot swim, and both were eventually rescued. In the days after the incident, speculation ran wild on social media about the events leading up to the accident, with some alleging that the girl's father placed her on a railing to take pictures, or that he was dangling her over the edge of the balcony. These accusations were put to rest with a new report on what happened from the Broward Sheriff's Office. According to police, as reported by the Daily Mail, the girl was sitting on the railing of the balcony when she lost her balance and fell 'backwards through a porthole' into the Atlantic Ocean. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The little girl reportedly fell from the fourth deck of the 217-foot-tall vessel. Photo by Christian Lambert / Unsplash In the report, it's stated that the father did not witness the incident and was alerted by his wife that their daughter had fallen. 'After the girl's mother alerted her husband, who didn't see the incident, he jumped into the ocean to save his daughter,' the sheriff's office said. Police said that the 37-year-old swiftly jumped in the water, reached his daughter and treaded water for 20 minutes before they were both brought to safety by the ship's crew. 'The father was hospitalized,' police said. 'The family lives out of state. For the family's continued privacy, detectives are not releasing their names, where they live, or the details of the father's injury.' The Daily Mail reported that Disney Cruise Line praised the crew's quick response, saying their actions brought both guests back on board within minutes and showed the strength of the ship's safety protocols. 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols,' said a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson. Read More Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Vancouver Canucks News Local News Sports News
ITV News
15-07-2025
- ITV News
Police reveal how girl fell from Disney cruise ship before being saved by father
Police have revealed how a five-year-old girl who fell from a Disney Cruise ship into the sea was saved by her father. On the morning of June 29, the girl lost her balance while sitting on a railing and fell through a porthole into the ocean from the fourth deck of the ship into the water. Florida police have now clarified the girl's father was unaware of the accident until the mother alerted him. Officers said he then "jumped into the ocean to save his daughter". Footage filmed by passengers showed the moment a small boat rescued the father and daughter. Police added: "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." Roughly 20 minutes later, they were rescued by an emergency vessel launched by the cruise liner and were taken to see medical staff and the father was later hospitalised. Broward Sheriff's Office said: "The family lives out of state. "For the family's continued privacy, detectives are not releasing their names, where they live, or the details of the father's injury." Police said an investigation into the incident continues, adding: "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." The incident took place on the last day of the cruise, as the ship was returning from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale. Passengers talking to local media after the rescue expressed shock at how quickly the situation escalated. Passengers on board the cruise ship describe what they saw. "The ship was moving quickly, so quickly, it's crazy how quickly the people became tiny dots in the sea, and then you lost sight of them," passenger Laura Amador said. Another said it was clear how tiring the experience was for the father saying: "You could tell that he was really struggling, he'd been treading water for 15-20 minutes." Police released the statement after the speculation online that the father was taking a photo of his daughter against a railing on the fourth deck when she fell into the water. In a statement at the time of the incident, Disney praised the quick work of their crew members in a statement. "The Crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water," a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson said. "We commend our Crew Members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes." It is rare for passengers to fall overboard from cruise ships, and data from the Cruise Lines International Association shows the number of incidents is falling. Falling overboard is extremely dangerous, in 2019, 25 incidents were recorded, and only nine of them were rescued.
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Major update as girl who fell overboard from Disney Cruise is saved by hero dad
The dad has been hailed as a 'hero' for rescuing his five-year-old daughter when she fell overboard on a Disney Dream cruise - police have now explained how she ended up in the water Police have released remarkable new details about the hero dad who rescued his five-year-old daughter after she fell overboard on a Disney cruise. The nail-biting incident unfolded on June 29 aboard the Disney Dream cruise as it returned to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following a four-day voyage around the Bahamas. Passengers on the ship described how the father leapt into the sea to go after his daughter when she fell from the railings into the sea below, before swimming over to her to keep her afloat until help arrived. The pair were brought back onto the ship by a rescue boat about 10 minutes later. Now, police have released a more detailed account of how the miraculous rescue played out - and corrected some harmful online speculation, which erroneously claimed the dad had placed the girl on the railings himself for a photograph. According to the new statement from the Broward Sheriff's Office, the five-year-old girl "lost her balance while sitting on a railing" and fell backwards through a porthole. Her father didn't see the fall - but quickly jumped into the water to her rescue after her mother told him what had happened. The statement reads: "The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 29, on deck 4 of a Disney cruise ship, while the ship was in international waters somewhere between the Bahamas and Port Everglades. "Broward Sheriff's Office detectives continue to investigate the moments before a 5-year-old girl lost her balance while sitting on a railing and falling backward through a porthole. 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. "The crew's 'man overboard' training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue. BSO investigators said the total time from the child's accidental fall to the rescue was about 20 minutes. Once rescued, the father and daughter were checked out by the ship's medical staff. "And after the ship arrived Monday morning at Port Everglades, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported them to an area hospital. The father was hospitalised. The family lives out of state. For the family's continued privacy, detectives are not releasing their names, where they live, or the details of the father's injury. Police said an investigation into the incident continues, adding: "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." The Disney Dream - a cruise ship with 14 decks and a capacity of 4,000 passengers - continued on to Florida as scheduled. Falls from cruise ships are often fatal. One industry report in 2019 found that only nine of 25 people who fell overboard that year survived.
