A frightening incident happened aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship on June 29, when a young girl fell overboard during the ship’s return from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale. Her father jumped in after her, and both were rescued thanks to the quick actions of the ship’s crew. The dramatic moment has drawn widespread attention, with many curious about what happened.
Here’s what happened on the Disney cruise ship
A relaxing Disney cruise quickly turned into a horrifying incident on Sunday, June 29, when a young girl accidentally fell overboard from the fourth deck of the Disney Dream cruise ship. The ship was on its return journey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after a four-night voyage through the Bahamas that included a stop at Disney’s exclusive destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
The child is believed to have fallen from Deck 4, an area typically used for walking and protected by plexiglass barriers. As soon as she went overboard, her father jumped into the water without hesitation. The exact details surrounding how the child managed to fall remain unknown.
The alert “Mr. M.O.B.,” code for “man overboard,” was sounded throughout the ship, prompting the crew to take swift action. According to Disney Cruise Line, rescue teams responded within minutes, deploying life preservers and launching a lifeboat to retrieve the pair. A spokesperson told 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.”
Though it was initially unclear whether the ship had been docked or moving, eyewitnesses confirmed that the Disney Dream was sailing between the Bahamas and Florida at the time of the fall. The Daily Mail reported that the father treaded water for nearly 20 minutes, keeping his daughter afloat until they were rescued.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheswari on ComingSoon.
