Father Jumps into Ocean to Rescue Daughter Who Fell from Disney Cruise Ship
A family vacation aboard the Disney Dream turned harrowing on June 29 when a young girl reportedly fell from the vessel’s fourth deck, prompting her father to make a dramatic leap into the ocean to save her.
They were rescued within minutes by the ship’s crew, who immediately sprang into action after the incident occurred while the cruise was returning to Fort Lauderdale following a four-night trip to the Bahamas.
A Disney Cruise Line spokesperson told that “the Crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,” praising the team’s “exceptional skills and prompt actions” in ensuring their safe return.
Passengers described tense moments on deck, with one sharing on Facebook that a “girl fell overboard from the 4th deck & her dad went in after her,” adding gratitude for the swift “DCL rescue team” effort.
Another passenger noted the chilling call over the ship’s loudspeaker: “Man Over Board,” as rescue boats and life rings were deployed. Within minutes, both were safely aboard, and “lots of praying folks” witnessed the outcome.
Disney Cruise Line remarked that the incident highlights the effectiveness of its safety protocols. The nature of how the girl fell has not been disclosed, and their ages remain unspecified.
With input from Fox News.
