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West Australian
a day ago
- West Australian
Disney Dream cruise accident: Five-year-old girl fell, father jumps after her, authorities clarify rumours
A dramatic rescue unfolded on the Disney Dream cruise ship as it sailed back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. Passengers watched in shock as crew members launched into action and a lifeboat was deployed into choppy waters. Authorities have now confirmed that a five-year-old girl fell overboard from the ship, sparking the emergency response. According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, the child lost her balance while sitting on a railing and fell backward through a porthole. The incident occurred around 11.30am on Sunday, with hundreds of passengers witnessing the chaos. In video footage posted on Facebook by passenger Janice Martin-Asuque, who is believed to have witnessed the incident, a lifeboat can be seen floating in the choppy waters with people sitting inside. Another angle of the rescue has been shared on TikTok, with the user describing the scene as a 'miracle'. After the girl's mother alerted her husband, he jumped into the water to save their daughter. The sheriff confirmed the father did not put his daughter on the railing for a photo, debunking online rumours that had circulated in the days after the accident. 'The girl was sitting on the railing and fell backwards through a porthole, but her father didn't put her there,' Sheriff Gregory Tony said. The Disney crew quickly launched a rescue boat and brought both father and daughter back on board within minutes. 'The Disney crew was well prepared. Clearly, their training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue,' the sheriff's office said. Both the father and daughter were checked by the ship's medical staff and later transported to hospital, with the father reportedly treated for an unspecified injury. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances, but emphasise there is no suspicion of foul play. Detectives have reviewed the ship's security video, which corroborates the family's account and statements from crew. The sheriff's office said personal details of the family are being withheld for privacy reasons, but confirmed they live out of state. Disney Cruise Line commended its staff for their swift actions and highlighted the effectiveness of their safety protocols. Passengers described the rescue as a 'miracle', with one eyewitness saying the mother screamed, 'she's five and can't swim' as the dramatic scene unfolded. Video footage posted to social media shows the moment the rescue boat reached the pair and brought them safely back to the ship.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
Disney Dream cruise accident: Five-year-old girl fell, father jumps after her, authorities clarify rumours
Authorities have dismissed viral social media speculation after a five-year-old fell from a Disney cruise ship. Credit: The Nightly A dramatic rescue unfolded on the Disney Dream cruise ship as it sailed back to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. Passengers watched in shock as crew members launched into action and a lifeboat was deployed into choppy waters. Authorities have now confirmed that a five-year-old girl fell overboard from the ship, sparking the emergency response. According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, the child lost her balance while sitting on a railing and fell backward through a porthole. The incident occurred around 11.30am on Sunday, with hundreds of passengers witnessing the chaos. In video footage posted on Facebook by passenger Janice Martin-Asuque, who is believed to have witnessed the incident, a lifeboat can be seen floating in the choppy waters with people sitting inside. Another angle of the rescue has been shared on TikTok, with the user describing the scene as a 'miracle'. After the girl's mother alerted her husband, he jumped into the water to save their daughter. The sheriff confirmed the father did not put his daughter on the railing for a photo, debunking online rumours that had circulated in the days after the accident. 'The girl was sitting on the railing and fell backwards through a porthole, but her father didn't put her there,' Sheriff Gregory Tony said. The Disney crew quickly launched a rescue boat and brought both father and daughter back on board within minutes. 'The Disney crew was well prepared. Clearly, their training and readiness paid off because they executed a successful ocean rescue,' the sheriff's office said. Both the father and daughter were checked by the ship's medical staff and later transported to hospital, with the father reportedly treated for an unspecified injury. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances, but emphasise there is no suspicion of foul play. Detectives have reviewed the ship's security video, which corroborates the family's account and statements from crew. The sheriff's office said personal details of the family are being withheld for privacy reasons, but confirmed they live out of state. Disney Cruise Line commended its staff for their swift actions and highlighted the effectiveness of their safety protocols. Passengers described the rescue as a 'miracle', with one eyewitness saying the mother screamed, 'she's five and can't swim' as the dramatic scene unfolded. Video footage posted to social media shows the moment the rescue boat reached the pair and brought them safely back to the ship.
CNN
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Two people rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise ship
Two guests, said to be a father and his young daughter, have been rescued by crew after going into the water while onboard the Disney Dream cruise ship as it returned from a voyage around the Bahamas. Disney confirmed that the rescue happened on June 29, saying that both were returned to the ship within minutes of entering the water. Social media posts from customers on board reported that the pair were a father and his young daughter. The father is said to have jumped in to rescue his daughter after she fell from the ship. It's unclear how she ended up overboard. 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,' Disney said in a statement to CNN. '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.' The ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after a four-night cruise in the Bahamas, Newsweek reported, citing Disney officials. Passengers took to social media to share their videos of the boat rescue. 'We heard an M.O.B (man overboard) call over the ship's speaker. A little girl had fallen into the water, and her father jumped in after to save her,' said Floridian Janice Martin-Asuque on Facebook. 'Thank God they're both safe.' Passenger overboard incidents are relatively rare on cruise ships. Tales of rescue and survival can be even more extraordinary. In 2022, 28-year-old James Michael Grimes fell overboard from a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. He swam for what he believed to be more than 15 hours before being rescued by the Coast Guard. In 2015, a former Miami Dolphins player, Rob Konrad, said he swam for more than nine miles to reach shore after falling off his boat near the South Florida coast.
CNN
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Two people rescued after going overboard on Disney ship
Two guests, said to be a father and his young daughter, have been rescued by crew after going into the water while onboard the Disney Dream cruise ship as it returned from a voyage around the Bahamas. Disney confirmed that the rescue happened on June 29, saying that both were returned to the ship within minutes of entering the water. Social media posts from customers on board reported that the pair were a father and his young daughter. The father is said to have jumped in to rescue his daughter after she fell from the ship. It's unclear how she ended up overboard. 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,' Disney said in a statement to CNN. '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.' The ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after a four-night cruise in the Bahamas, Newsweek reported, citing Disney officials. Passengers took to social media to share their videos of the boat rescue. 'We heard an M.O.B (man overboard) call over the ship's speaker. A little girl had fallen into the water, and her father jumped in after to save her,' said Floridian Janice Martin-Asuque on Facebook. 'Thank God they're both safe.' Passenger overboard incidents are relatively rare on cruise ships. Tales of rescue and survival can be even more extraordinary. In 2022, 28-year-old James Michael Grimes fell overboard from a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. He swam for what he believed to be more than 15 hours before being rescued by the Coast Guard. In 2015, a former Miami Dolphins player, Rob Konrad, said he swam for more than nine miles to reach shore after falling off his boat near the South Florida coast.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Father jumps overboard to save daughter after she fell from Disney Dream cruise ship
Not all heroes wear a cape. And, it stands true for this man who didn't think twice before jumping into the ocean to save his daughter. A young girl fell overboard from the fourth deck of a Disney Dream cruise ship on Sunday, USA Today reported. The four-night Bahamian cruise was on its way back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the time of the incident. File photo of a Disney Cruise Line ship(Disney Cruise Line) The cruise was near Disney's private island in the Bahamas. Eyewitnesses told the outlet that after the girl fell from the fourth deck, her father immediately leapt overboard. Additionally, the passengers noted that the child fell from a walking track on Deck 4, an area protected by plexiglass safety barriers. However, it is unclear exactly how the girl fell overboard. Disney Cruise crew rushed to rescue after a 'man overboard' call was issued According to the outlet, the ship's crew quickly initiated an emergency response, deploying a rescue boat and launching life preservers. The father, reportedly, kept his daughter afloat for nearly 20 minutes until the rescue team arrived at the scene. No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, a passenger named Kevin Furuta told the outlet that shortly after the incident, they heard a 'man overboard' call, which prompted the rescue team to rush and save the father-daughter duo. A video taken by another passenger named Janice Martin-Asuque showed that they were retrieved from choppy waters with a lifeboat. Disney Cruise Line's statement on the incident Following the incident, the Disney Dream eventually resumed its journey back to Florida with passengers lauding the heroic actions of both father and the crew. In a statement, Disney Cruise Line said the crew aboard swiftly rescued two guests from the water. The company praised the crew members for their prompt action, which ensured the safe return of both guests. Disney emphasised that the incident demonstrated the effectiveness of onboard safety protocols. FAQs: 1. What happened on the Disney Dream cruise ship? A young girl fell overboard from Deck 4, and her father jumped in after her to save her. Both were rescued safely by the crew. 2. Was the Disney ship docked when the incident happened? No, the incident occurred while the ship was en route to Fort Lauderdale, not docked. 3. How did the girl fall overboard? It is unclear, but some passengers claimed she was sitting on the railing before she fell. 4. Were there any injuries? No injuries were reported. Both the father and daughter were safely rescued.
