Heroic Rescue: Father Saves Daughter After Fall from Disney Cruise Ship
A harrowing rescue mission was undertaken by a father after his 5-year-old daughter plummeted into the ocean while aboard a Disney cruise ship. According to officials, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, on Deck 4 of the Disney Dream, which was navigating international waters between the Bahamas and Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale.
Authorities indicated that the young girl lost her balance while perched on a railing, resulting in her falling backward through a porthole into the sea.
After the child’s mother alerted her husband, who was unaware of the incident, he leaped into the water to save her. Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators reported that the 37-year-old father managed to locate his daughter and remained in the water with her until Disney Cruise Line rescue teams arrived via a tender dispatched from the ship.
The time interval from the girl’s fall to her rescue was approximately 20 minutes, as confirmed by the BSO. Security footage from the vessel supported the family’s account of the event, which is still being investigated.
A dramatic response unfolded after a “Man Overboard” alert sounded throughout the ship. Dewayne Smith, a fellow passenger, recounted on social media that rescue teams promptly mobilized, and many onboard began praying for the safe recovery of both the father and daughter.
Disney Cruise Line echoed these sentiments in a statement, praising the crew’s rapid and skillful response: “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, ensuring both guests’ safety and speedy return to the ship.”
After their rescue, the father and daughter underwent a medical evaluation by the ship’s staff. Once the Disney Dream docked safely at Port Everglades on Monday, local emergency services transported them to an area hospital. The father was admitted for treatment, although details regarding his injuries have not been disclosed. The family, residing out of state, has chosen not to make their identities public.
In a closing comment, the sheriff’s department remarked on the fortunate outcome of the situation, stating, “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.”
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