FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A father reportedly jumped off a Disney Cruise Line ship Sunday as it was returning to Port Everglades after his daughter fell overboard.
According to USA Today , the family had been traveling aboard the Disney Dream and were returning to Fort Lauderdale following a four-night cruise to the Bahamas.
A passenger took to social media after the father and daughter were rescued by crewmembers, and said the girl had fallen from the fourth deck.
“The Crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,” a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson told Local 10 News in a statement Monday. “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. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols.”
The spokesperson did not confirm how the girl fell overboard. Her age was also not immediately released.