Dad Jumps Into Ocean to Save Daughter From Disney Cruise Ship!

2025-07-02 00:00:47.877

Two guests, reportedly a father and his young daughter, were rescued by crew members after falling overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship while returning from a Bahamian voyage. Disney confirmed the rescue on June 29, stating both individuals were returned to the ship within minutes. Social media posts from passengers indicated the father jumped in to save his daughter after she fell. The exact circumstances of how the daughter ended up overboard remain unclear. Disney praised the crew's swift action and emphasized their commitment to guest safety. The ship was returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following a four-night cruise. Passengers shared videos of the rescue on social media, expressing relief at the safe outcome. Passenger overboard incidents are rare, with past incidents highlighting remarkable survival stories, such as a man swimming for over 15 hours after falling from a Carnival cruise ship and a former NFL player swimming nine miles to shore.