In a dramatic incident aboard the Disney Dream, a father jumped off a cruise ship to save his daughter who accidentally fell into the ocean while taking a picture. Witnesses described the courageous unfolding of events which culminated in a successful rescue by the crew within minutes.
Heroic Father's Daring Rescue on Disney Cruise Ship
Heroic Father's Daring Rescue on Disney Cruise Ship
A father jumps into the ocean after his daughter falls from a Disney Cruise ship, both safely rescued.
On a sunny afternoon, as the Disney Dream sailed back from the Bahamas, a father and daughter were captured in a moment of joy until tragedy struck. The young girl fell off the fourth deck, prompting her father to leap into the turbulent waters below. Passengers onboard reported that the ship was moving at speed when the alarming "man overboard" alert sounded. After about 10 minutes in the water, the father and daughter were spotted and successfully rescued by a tender vessel dispatched by the cruise ship.
Eyewitness Laura Amador described the tense moments that followed the fall, noting the captain’s immediate response to slow the ship and reverse course to assist in the recovery. Another passenger, Gar Frantz, recounted the heart-stopping scene of the father and daughter disappearing into the ocean, saying it was “horrific” to watch. Fortunately, they were rescued thanks to the quick action of the crew members, who worked swiftly to ensure their safety.
Disney Cruise Line later confirmed the incident, praising its crew for their exceptional response. It's important to note that while falls from cruise ships are uncommon, the rate of successful rescues is significantly low, emphasizing the bravery of this father and the efficiency of the crew during emergencies.
The incident took place on the final day of the cruise, which resumed its normal course back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida following the dramatic rescue.
Eyewitness Laura Amador described the tense moments that followed the fall, noting the captain’s immediate response to slow the ship and reverse course to assist in the recovery. Another passenger, Gar Frantz, recounted the heart-stopping scene of the father and daughter disappearing into the ocean, saying it was “horrific” to watch. Fortunately, they were rescued thanks to the quick action of the crew members, who worked swiftly to ensure their safety.
Disney Cruise Line later confirmed the incident, praising its crew for their exceptional response. It's important to note that while falls from cruise ships are uncommon, the rate of successful rescues is significantly low, emphasizing the bravery of this father and the efficiency of the crew during emergencies.
The incident took place on the final day of the cruise, which resumed its normal course back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida following the dramatic rescue.
