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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Sheriff: Father did not place 5-year-old girl on railing before Disney Cruise overboard fall
A 5-year-old girl fell overboard from the Disney Dream Cruise ship on June 29, while returning to Fort Lauderdale. Officials confirm she was not placed on a railing by her father. The man jumped in after her, and both were rescued by Disney's emergency response team. An investigation is ongoing Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Broward County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship was not placed on the railing by her father prior to the fall. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 29, aboard theas it returned from a four-night Bahamas itinerary to Fort Lauderdale, to law enforcement, the child fell from the vessel's fourth deck. Contrary to early social media speculation, the Sheriff's Office confirmed to CBS News and PEOPLE that 'the little girl was not being held by her father on the railing at the time of the fall.'Also read: Caught on camera: Disney cruise terrifying horror as child falls overboard, father's heroic leap stuns onl PIO Veda Coleman-Wright further stated the child 'lost her balance while sitting on a railing and [fell] backward through a porthole.' The girl's mother reportedly witnessed the incident and alerted her husband, who had not seen the fall. The 37-year-old father, whose name has not been released, jumped overboard to rescue his Cruise Line staff executed an emergency rescue operation after the girl and her father entered the water. Both were pulled from the ocean and returned to the ship by Disney's trained crew within approximately 30 minutes. Thedocked at Port Everglades on Monday morning, July 3, where the father was transported to a hospital for treatment of an unspecified injury.'The Disney crew was well prepared. Clearly, their training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue,' the Sheriff's Office stated in a release. 'While there doesn't appear to be anything suspicious, Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the circumstances that led up to the child falling overboard.'One passenger, identified only as Chandler, recalled a scream followed by a loud splash while the ship was sailing between Nassau and Grand Bahama Island. 'It sounded like hitting pavement, nothing like if you jump into a pool, it was so loud,' she told read: Did they survive? Dad jumps from Disney cruise ship overboard to save child, here's what happened Chandler added that a life vest was thrown into the water about 15 seconds later, followed by an announcement over the ship's intercom: 'MOB port side.' Three additional flotation devices were deployed, and a rescue boat with four crew members was launched. Video shared by Chandler on TikTok shows the successful retrieval of both passengers. She reported the incident began at 11:15 a.m., with the rescue completed by 11:47 a statement, Disney Cruise Line said, 'The crew aboard theswiftly rescued two guests from the water. We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests.'The company added, 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.'
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The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Father jumps off cruise ship to save daughter after fall [video]
Viral videos never seem to dry up on the World Wide Web. Isn't it wild how there's always something bizarre or hilarious making the rounds? From people surfing shopping trolleys on highways to cringeworthy challenge fails, the Internet never stops surprising us. The latest viral sensation has grabbed the attention of millions, racking up likes and shares all over social media. Today's Eish Wena segment features a heart-stopping moment as a father leapt off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter after she accidentally fell overboard. Watch the video below @kcalnews A father jumps into the sea after his daughter fell overboard on a Disney Dream Cruise. Witnesses say they had to tread water for up to 20 minutes before they were both rescued. The incident happened Sunday as the Disney Dream returned to South Florida after a four-night voyage to the Bahamas. #kcal #cbs #kcalnews #cruise #cruiseship #rescue #disney ♬ original sound – KCAL News Need your news quickly? Visit The South African website for all you need to know. Enjoy a wide variety of videos from news, lifestyle, travel, sports, viral videos and lots more! There is always something to watch here! Why not follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok while you're at it? Get ALL the news you need to know on the go at your convenience! Submit your videos for a chance to be featured in the daily Viral Video article and get your name mentioned. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Moment girl and dad pulled from sea after horror fall overboard Disney Cruise
The girl tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean from the 14-deck Disney Dream Cruise ship with her heroic father leaping into the water after her as crew scrambled to save them This is the moment a girl and her father were dramatically rescued after she fell from a 14-deck Disney Cruise ship into the ocean - with her dad jumping in after. Viral social media clips shared online showed passengers cheering as the girl and her dad safely made their way back to the giant vessel after they were picked up by a rescue boat. The pair were rescued by Disney cruise ship staff after they treaded water for about 10 minutes, according to witnesses. Video showed the pair sitting tight on the bright yellow rescue boat as it headed back to the cruise ship. At one point the girl appeared happy to have been rescued from the water. The girl reportedly fell from the fourth deck of the $900m Disney Dream cruise on June 29 as it was on its way headed back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from the Bahamas. The girl's dad quickly jumped in after his daughter in a bid to save her before crew members sprang into action. A spokesperson previously told The Mirror: "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, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes. "We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols." No serious injuries were reported, although it remains unclear how the child managed to fall over the ship's plexiglass barrier. Passengers who witnessed the incident took to social media to share what happened. Passenger Kevin Furuta said in the unnofficial Disney Dream Cruise Ship Facebook group: "Her dad went in after her. "Right after the incident, we heard on the loudspeaker, 'MOB [man overboard] Port Side. Thankfully, the rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved." Passenger Breanne Elaine added: "I was also on this ship when it happened. I can't speak highly enough of the Disney rescue crew. Follow the rules on the boat and you will be fine. Thanking God for the miracle of both this child and her father being saved from the waters." MailOnline reported passenger Dewayne Smith posted to Facebook: "We were on the Disney Dream at sea today and just witnessed a first on a cruise. "A little girl fell overboard and her dad jumped overboard to try to save her. Man overboard calls went up immediately. The Disney crew went into action asap. Lots of praying folks on this ship! Both the little girl and dad were both successfully rescued." The Disney Dream has a capacity for 4,000 people on board and was sailing for four days around the Bahamas when the incident happened.
