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More Details Revealed After 5-Year-Old Girl Falls Into Ocean on Disney Cruise
- On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., a girl fell through a Deck 4 porthole; her father jumped in, and both were rescued after about 20 minutes in the water.
- Protective barrier on Deck 4 has divots and spaces enabling climbing, with high winds causing the girl to lose balance, officials say rumors of her being held on the railing are unfounded.
- Security footage and crew witnesses corroborated the family’s account, confirming no father involvement, as Sheriff Tony stated the footage aligns with witness statements and refutes social media rumors.
- Disney Cruise Line crew responded swiftly, evaluating the father and girl at a hospital; authorities found no suspicious circumstances, and no charges were filed.
- Disney Cruise Line reaffirmed its commitment to guest safety and ongoing reviews under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act to prevent future incidents.
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Authorities in South Florida are investigating a 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from the Disney Dream cruise. The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed the girl was not being held by her father at the time. Quick actions by the father and crew prevented a tragic outcome.
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Police quell ugly rumor about hero dad who jumped off Disney ship to save his daughter · American Wire News
The hero dad who jumped off a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter is vindicated after rumors quickly circulated that he had put his daughter in danger. Shortly after news broke that a father had immediately jumped into the ocean after his 5-year-old girl had fallen off the Disney Dream ship, video of the scene took over social media. While many celebrated the selflessness and bravery of the dad who didn’t think twice about saving his daughte…
More and more details are being released about the incident where a 5-year-old girl fell overboard during a Disney cruise. After she fell from the cruise ship, her father immediately jumped after her. As the wildest rumors circulate, the police have announced more about the incident.
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Details emerge from Disney cruise incident when father, daughter went overboard
After a father jumped in after his daughter fell overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship Sunday, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office released a statement clarifying details from its investigation. The pair were rescued by crew from the Disney Dream after the father treaded water with his 5-year-old daughter for about 20 minutes, the release said. The incident happened about 11:30 a.m. Sunday when the girl “lost her balance while sitting on a ra…
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