Father Jumps Overboard After Child Falls Off Cruise Ship
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Doug Barker reports on several developments in the cruise industry, beginning with a rescue incident involving the Disney Dream. While traveling from the Bahamas to Port Everglades, a child fell from deck 4 into the ocean. The child's father jumped into the water after her while the vessel was still in motion. Disney confirmed that both individuals were recovered within minutes and praised the crew for their prompt actions. Although the cause of the fall remains unclear, the cruise line stated that their safety protocols functioned as intended. Barker notes that the situation could have been fatal due to the risks of propeller wash or stern suction. In other news, Pier 3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has officially reopened to cruise ships following repairs necessitated by damage from an MSC vessel. This reopening allows Icon and Oasis class ships to return to the port, though some mega ships may not return until next year. Additionally, MSC Cruises announced the cancellation of a 21 night transatlantic voyage from Venice to Brazil due to operational adjustments. Passengers are being offered refunds or rebooking options. Finally, the report notes that cruise stocks ended higher on Friday, with gains seen in Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian.
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We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions which ensure 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.
It's still unclear how the child fell, but Disney says their safety systems worked as designed.
For reference, they're both very lucky. They could have been pulled under by the ship's stern suction or propeller wash, and it wouldn't have been a happy ending.
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