How did the father save his daughter on the Disney cruise?

The father jumped into the ocean after his 5-year-old daughter when she fell overboard, ensuring her rescue.

Did the Disney cruise ship's alarm system work?

The overboard detection system eventually activated but initially failed to detect the child due to her size.

What is the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act?

This act requires passenger vessels operating in the U.S. to use technology to detect passengers who fall overboard.

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Father Leaps into Sea to Save Daughter from Cruise Ship

5 Jan

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Summary

A 5-year-old girl fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship.
An overboard detection system did not initially trigger the alert.
The father jumped into the water after his daughter to save her.

Father Leaps into Sea to Save Daughter from Cruise Ship

A young girl's fall from a Disney cruise ship over the summer led to a dramatic rescue when her father immediately jumped into the water after her. The incident occurred on June 29, when the 5-year-old girl fell through a porthole on Deck 4, plunging approximately 49 feet into the ocean. The ship's overboard alarm was activated shortly after her father entered the water.

Although the ship's overboard detection system was eventually alerted, reports indicate it did not initially trigger for the child due to her small size. The system was activated only after her father jumped in to save her. Both father and daughter were retrieved from the water by a rescue boat within minutes.

This event underscores the complexities of overboard detection technology. While required by the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010, current systems may struggle with smaller individuals. Despite these technological nuances, the swift response of the father and the crew ensured a safe recovery.