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Disney Cruise Line Probes How Child Went Overboard After Swift Sea Rescue

The company has opened an inquiry into how a child fell from Deck 4 following a swift rescue of both passengers.

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Overview

  • On June 29 the Disney Dream was en route from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale when a young girl fell from Deck 4 into the Atlantic.
  • The child's father immediately plunged into the water to keep her afloat until crew members arrived.
  • Disney Cruise Line personnel deployed life rings and launched a rescue boat, recovering both passengers within minutes.
  • Neither the child nor her father sustained injuries during the incident.
  • Disney Cruise Line has launched an investigation into how the fall occurred and reaffirmed its commitment to its safety protocols.