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A father on a family vacation on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream ship heroically jumped into the ocean to rescue his daughter who had fallen overboard, turning the leisure trip into a frightening event.
Thanks to the response from the ship’s crew, both were rescued within minutes.
The incident took place on June 29 while the Disney Dream was heading back to Fort Lauderdale after a four-night trip to the Bahamas, making a stop at Disney’s private island, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson confirmed the successful rescue:
According to reports, the ship’s crew quickly responded and successfully rescued both the father and daughter from the water, ensuring their safety by bringing them back on board within a matter of minutes.
Dewayne Smith, another passenger, wrote that “Man Over Board” rang across the loudspeaker as rescue teams sprang into action.
“Lots of praying folks on this ship! Both the little girl and dad were both successfully rescued!” he wrote.
The Disney Dream cruise ship is operated by Disney Cruise Line and can carry up to 4,000 passengers. (Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)
The rescue team launched life rings and deployed a rescue boat. There were no injuries reported in the incident.
“We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols,” a Disney Cruise line spokesperson said.
The spokesperson did not confirm how the guests ended up in the water. Their ages were also not immediately released.
