Child fell overboard on Disney Cruise. How did girl fall off ship? What are safety precautions?
A potential Disney Cruise Line tragedy turned into a heroic adventure after a child went overboard June 29.
Eyewitness accounts claim a 4-year-old girl fell off the fourth level of the cruise ship and saw her dad jump in after the child. The rescue team was able to save both people port side, or the left side of the ship.
What kind of safety precautions does Disney Cruise Line have in effect? Here's what we know:
A Facebook post by Kevin Furuta stated: "On the last day of our Dream voyage and it is an at Sea Day. A girl fell overboard from the 4th deck & her dad went in after her. Right after the incident we heard on the loud speaker MOB Port side!! Thankfully, the DCL rescue team was on it immediately and both were saved!"
A Disney Cruise Line spokesperson confirmed the incident to USA Today: "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."
The Disney Dream was returning to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night Bahamian trip, including a stop at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. As first reported by The Street, emergency code 'Mr. M.O.B.' (man overboard) hit the ship's intercom.
As of Monday morning, June 30, it remained unclear how the child fell overboard off the Disney Cruise Line ship.
Disney Cruise Line has several safety precautions in place to prevent people from falling overboard. Here's what we know from disneycruise.disney.go.com and blissfultravelescapes.com:
For more on Disney Cruise Line safety precautions, visit disneycruise.disney.go.com.
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