Authorities have provided more information about a recent incident on the Disney Dream cruise ship where a five-year-old girl fell into the ocean. The incident occurred on June 29 during a trip from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale. The girl was sitting on a railing on deck four when she slipped through a porthole and fell overboard.
Her father, aged 37, jumped in after her and both managed to keep themselves afloat until the ship’s rescue team found them about 20 minutes later. Officials described the pair as “very lucky” to have survived. The mother alerted the father immediately after the fall, and the Disney crew’s quick and skilled response ensured a successful rescue.
Disney praised their crew’s actions, emphasizing the importance of their training and safety procedures. Both father and daughter were treated on board before being transported to a hospital, with the father requiring hospitalization. Specific details about his injuries were not shared.
When a person goes overboard, the ship’s crew follows a set procedure. A “man overboard” alert is sent to the bridge, and a “Code Oscar” is announced to rally the crew. The ship’s position and the exact location of the fall are recorded to guide the rescue, as maneuvering a large ship takes time. The search then begins, with the family receiving support throughout the process.
