On 29 June, a horrific incident happened on the Disney Cruise while sailing back to Fort Lauderdale after a 4-day voyage. A young girl fell off Deck 4, which sent chills down the spines of the public on the cruise. It was followed by more cries for help when the girl’s father jumped after her to rescue her.
Disney Cruise was supposed to be a memorable incident in everybody’s memories. However, this incident took away their free selves on the cruise. They were dumbfounded by what had just happened. The Cruise was supposed to stop at the Private island, Lookout Cay, before it reached Fort Lauderdale. But this incident took away the smile of the public who were earlier looking forward to an incredible experience at Disney.
What happened?
While everyone was busy enjoying themselves, the Cruise received a message saying “Mr. M.O.B”. This meant that there was a condition which had to be taken care of. A child fell over the deck followed by her father. Moreover, the crew responded to the incident quite professionally. Action was taken just a few minutes after the incident to save their lives.
To save both father and daughter, life preservers were thrown into the water. Other than that, the rescue boat was released in the ocean, which brought both the passengers back to the ship. They were saved just in time by the crew and the public was relieved about it.
Public insight on the incident
As the girl fell off Deck 4, the jogging track, the public was petrified witnessing the incident. The Disney Cruise Line connected with the USAToday, and appreciated the work done by the crew to save its passengers from drowning. It also emphasized the security measures taken by the crew and how safety is ensured for everyone.
An eyewitness, Kevin Furuta, has posted about the happenings of the incident on her Facebook. She told how a girl fell from Deck 4, which was the jogging track they were using while cruising. The jogging track is secured with a plexiglass safety barrier, which should have prevented the incident from occurring. To rescue his little girl, the girl’s father jumped just after her to hold her while she reached the watery surface. They were rescued by the team just a few minutes later.
Disney Cruise almost turned into a nightmare
The incident happened when the cruise ship was somewhere in the middle of its destination. In such a case, Disney Cruise is well equipped with its safety measures. Every time a passenger enters the water, the detection alert system gets activated. It tells the crew about anybody who has faced any such incidents and takes action accordingly.
The duo was saved in time and is said to be in a stable condition. Their identities are not revealed by the authorities.
Conclusion
What could have been a Cruise tragedy was saved by the crew and the girl’s father. The crew took immediate action on the incident, while the father came between the girl and the ocean to protect her. This shows the crew’s effectiveness and ability to deal with such a case patiently. On the other hand, the girl’s father did an amazing job protecting her little girl. He showed the meaning of fatherhood and how the cold demeanors of him are for show.
