Disney cruise to return to Port Everglades after child falls overboard at sea; man jumps in to rescue

A luxurious vacation at sea turned harrowing after a little girl fell overboard a Disney cruise ship Another guest made the remarkable save jumping into danger to rescue her The Port Everglades-based Disney Dream is a four-day round-trip Bahamian cruise from Fort Lauderdale According to initial reports a little girl fell off of Deck Four on Sunday as the ship was making its way toward Florida It is unclear whether the man who jumped in after her was her father or a good Samaritan Part of the rescue was captured on camera and posted to social media showcasing the moments Disney Cruise Line employees deployed a rescue boat to eventually rescue them from the open water In response to this development a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson commented in a announcement The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions which ensured 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 occurrence highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols How the little girl ended up over the railing is unclear The ship is set to dock at Port Everglades later Monday morning