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West Australian
4 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Disney Cruise ship disaster: Dad jumps overboard to save his daughter after falling from fourth deck
A dad has jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard from the fourth deck on a Disney cruise on Sunday, according to officials and multiple news reports. The Disney Dream was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday following a four-night cruise in the Bahamas and made a stop at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, where the incident took place. 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,' Disney Cruise Line told People . '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. According to posts in the unofficial Disney Dream Cruise Ship Facebook group, where passengers often share updates and experiences, a young girl fell overboard from the ship's fourth deck and a man identified as her father immediately jumped in after her. 'Her dad went in after her,' passenger Kevin Furuta wrote. 'Right after the incident, we heard on the loudspeaker, 'MOB (man overboard) Port side!! Thankfully, the (Disney) rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!' In a separate post, passenger Mary Ann Sutherland wrote, 'A little girl fell overboard and her father jumped in to save her … apparently the dad sat her on the railing!' After treading water for about 20 minutes with his daughter in his arms, they were both rescued by member of the ship's crew. 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. 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests,' Disney Cruise Line added in their statement to People. 'This incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.' Another angle of the rescue has been shared on TikTok, with the user describing the scene as a 'miracle'. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hero dad jumps overboard Disney cruise to save daughter
Father leapt overboard after daughter fell from cruise ship. A dad has jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard from the fourth deck on a Disney cruise on Sunday, according to officials and multiple news reports. The Disney Dream was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday following a four-night cruise in the Bahamas and made a stop at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, where the incident took place. 'The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,' Disney Cruise Line told People. '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. According to posts in the unofficial Disney Dream Cruise Ship Facebook group, where passengers often share updates and experiences, a young girl fell overboard from the ship's fourth deck and a man identified as her father immediately jumped in after her. 'Her dad went in after her,' passenger Kevin Furuta wrote. 'Right after the incident, we heard on the loudspeaker, 'MOB (man overboard) Port side!! Thankfully, the (Disney) rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!' In a separate post, passenger Mary Ann Sutherland wrote, 'A little girl fell overboard and her father jumped in to save her … apparently the dad sat her on the railing!' After treading water for about 20 minutes with his daughter in his arms, they were both rescued by member of the ship's crew. 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. 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests,' Disney Cruise Line added in their statement to People. 'This incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.' Another angle of the rescue has been shared on TikTok, with the user describing the scene as a 'miracle'. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Mint
4 days ago
- General
- Mint
Disney Cruise rescue: Hero dad's brave rescue after daughter falls into ocean
A Disney Dream cruise turned into a scene of high-stakes heroism on June 29 when a little girl fell overboard as the ship sailed between The Bahamas and Florida. Her father jumped into the ocean to save her, sparking an emergency response captured on video and shared widely on social media. According to initial reports and passenger accounts, the girl fell from Deck 4, an area featuring a walking track lined with plexiglass safety barriers. 'A little girl fell overboard and her father jumped in to save her,' passenger Mary Ann Sutherland wrote in a Facebook post, adding, 'apparently the dad sat her on the railing.' Passenger Kevin Furuta described the tense moment: 'Her dad went in after her. Right after the incident, we heard on the loudspeaker, 'MOB [Man overboard] Port side!!' Thankfully, the DCL rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!' The emergency announcement of 'Mr. M.O.B.'—the code for 'man overboard'—rang out over the ship's intercom, prompting crew members to launch a rescue operation. The Daily Mail reported that the father was able to keep his daughter afloat for about 20 minutes in the ocean until Disney Cruise Line staff reached them with a lifeboat. Video footage posted by passenger Janice Martin-Asuque showed the rescue boat approaching the pair in choppy seas before bringing them aboard. According to the Disney Dream Cruise Ship Facebook Group, the girl fell from the ship's fourth deck, prompting her father to jump in after her. In a statement to USA TODAY, a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson commended the crew for their fast action: '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.' Multiple passengers confirmed the incident occurred while the Disney Dream was sailing back to Fort Lauderdale following a four-night Bahamian itinerary. The cause of the fall remains under investigation. Disney Cruise Line has not yet confirmed how the child ended up over the railing, which is designed to prevent such accidents. Both the father and daughter were reportedly unharmed after the ordeal.
