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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Father jumps into sea to save daughter who fell from Disney cruise ship
A father jumped off a Disney cruise ship and into the Atlantic Ocean to save his young daughter after she fell overboard. The pair had been onboard the 'Disney Dream' boat as it was sailing back to Fort Lauderdale in the US from a four-day trip to the Caribbean, when the terrifying incident occurred on Sunday. Incredibly the dad managed to reach the child and keep her safe until a rescue boat from the cruise ship arrived. A video, shared on TikTok, shows him treading water with the daughter in his arms, before handing her over to rescuers. Passengers can be seen watching from the 3,500-capacity ship and cheering once they saw the father and child were safe. Several people posted about the dramatic rescue on social media afterwards. '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,' wrote Kevin Furuta on Facebook. '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!' MOB is the code for 'man overboard.' Another passenger, Shannon Pechaek Lindholm, shared an image of the rescue boat and posted: 'This was the boat that went in and brought them BOTH back safely.' She added: 'DCL [Disney Cruise Line] for the win! It was a fast and furious quick rescue, truly a miracle x2.' Tiffany Craven, meanwhile, wrote: 'That's terrifying!!! Thank goodness for the happy ending though. Makes me anxious with my 4 year old now though!' One person wrote that the father treaded water for 'at least 20 minutes' before they were rescued. A Disney Cruise Line spokesperson told Metro: '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.' It is not clear how she managed to fall off the boat. Incidents of people falling off cruise ships are rare but when they happen are often fatal. A British tourist fell off the Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas ship while it was sailing in Croatia in August last year. More Trending The search for the man was called off after four days. In 2018 a British woman managed to survive 10 hours in the Adriatic Sea after falling off the back of a cruise ship. Kay Longstaff, then 46, believed being fit from yoga kept her alive. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Grieving mother sues funeral home after son's body shown 'covered with maggots' MORE: 'Kind and welcoming' British pilot found dead at US Navy base with gunshot wound MORE: Haunting audio reveals Idaho firefighters' desperate pleas for help during sniper ambush
Newsweek
3 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Disney Cruise Rescue As Child Falls Overboard, Father Jumps In: What To Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Disney Cruise Line vacation descended into chaos on Sunday after a child reportedly fell overboard from the Disney Dream, prompting her father to jump in after her. The incident unfolded as the ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale from a four-night Bahamian cruise that included a stop at Disney's private island, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Both individuals were promptly rescued from the water, Disney officials said. Newsweek has contacted Disney Cruise Line for comment by email. The Context Overboard incidents on cruise ships, while rare, are often fatal. Disney Cruise Line said the incident highlights the effectiveness of its safety protocols. What To Know The "Disney Dream" cruise ship arrives in Portland Port in Dorset on September 13, 2024, in the United Kingdom. The "Disney Dream" cruise ship arrives in Portland Port in Dorset on September 13, 2024, in the United Sunday, the emergency code "Mr. M.O.B." (man overboard) was announced over the intercom, alerting crew members to respond immediately, The Street reported. It is unclear what led to child falling overboard. Disney Cruise Line confirmed the incident in a statement. Passengers onboard took to social media to share their firsthand accounts of the incident and the rescue operation. "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," wrote passenger Kevin Furuta in a Facebook post. "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!" Another passenger, Shannon Pechaek Lindholm, shared an image of the rescue boat and wrote: "This was the boat that went in and brought them BOTH back safely." She added: "DCL for the win! It was a fast and furious quick rescue, truly a miracle x2." Facebook user Tiffany Craven reacted: "That's terrifying!!! Thank goodness for the happy ending though. Makes me anxious with my 4 year old now though!" "It's a miracle they are both OK especially if the ship was moving," wrote Facebook user Sam Gerber. "Amazing rescue!" India Aimery added: "I've been on several Disney ships, and it is pretty hard to just fall overboard unless you're climbing and intentionally trying to go overboard. I'm glad that they are OK." The Disney Dream, launched in 2011, is one is one of the largest ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, accommodating up to 4,000 passengers. How Often Do Overboard Incidents Occur? According to a 2022 report from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), there are roughly 20 to 25 overboard incidents per year. With over 25 million passengers sailing annually, that translates to roughly one incident per million cruisers, according to travel website Boarding Area. The publication looked at a dataset covering 2009 to 2019 and found that out of 212 people who went overboard, only 48 were rescued, suggesting a survival rate between 17 percent and 25 percent. What People Are Saying Disney Cruise Line said in a statement published by Fox 35 Orlando: "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." What Happens Next The Disney Dream is en route back to Port Everglades, Florida, following the rescue.
