{"id":29559,"date":"2025-07-01T21:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29559"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:42:34","slug":"father-jumps-into-sea-to-save-daughter-who-fell-overboard-from-the-disney-dream-ship-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29559","title":{"rendered":"Father Jumps Into Sea to Save Daughter Who Fell Overboard from the Disney Dream Ship \u2014 Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">Days after news outlets reported on a selfless act a man did to save his friend&#8217;s life, another heroic story of a father rescuing his daughter has emerged.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On June 29, 2025, a scary moment ensued aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship. En route from Disney&#8217;s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point to Fort Lauderdale after a four-night Bahamian sail, a girl fell overboard into the sea, prompting her dad to jump in and rescue her. Video footage and details captured of the moment have sparked divided reactions online.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/SO8p8Tu0Pm02uzvChgmY1jhNXj8cJ7RUM7vJzrzuSME\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjUwM2E1YzU4MjBlZGFiOWM1YmYzZjBlODhkYTVkOWFjZTFmNDllNjhkMjAwZDE3OTUyZjMwOTM0NTA1Nzc3ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ELwqE_EVDxvJg_2_m851tGay7CMWXF7_0QhSJWrvdfg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjUwM2E1YzU4MjBlZGFiOWM1YmYzZjBlODhkYTVkOWFjZTFmNDllNjhkMjAwZDE3OTUyZjMwOTM0NTA1Nzc3ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/rC-mYZ9ZJHsZeNUYyN_okoh-6rZ94JuTXoo_I86dqYI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjUwM2E1YzU4MjBlZGFiOWM1YmYzZjBlODhkYTVkOWFjZTFmNDllNjhkMjAwZDE3OTUyZjMwOTM0NTA1Nzc3ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-w9zX55eXN0YwHDArdPYis6pKubjoJ64qLFCWM27jj8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjUwM2E1YzU4MjBlZGFiOWM1YmYzZjBlODhkYTVkOWFjZTFmNDllNjhkMjAwZDE3OTUyZjMwOTM0NTA1Nzc3ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/3kQvAwM_XuqLuLV2ryYA_vZEUTdTFZqctKOGkAX1REs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjUwM2E1YzU4MjBlZGFiOWM1YmYzZjBlODhkYTVkOWFjZTFmNDllNjhkMjAwZDE3OTUyZjMwOTM0NTA1Nzc3ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/b503a5c5820edab9c5bf3f0e88da5d9ace1f49e68d200d17952f30934505777e.jpg\" alt=\"Netizen comment about the Disney Dream rescue story, posted on June 29, 2025. | Source: TikTok\/@lifeofchandler\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Netizen comment about the Disney Dream rescue story, posted on June 29, 2025. | Source: TikTok\/@lifeofchandler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">What began as a day of enchantment aboard the Disney Dream took a sudden and terrifying turn as the cruise liner made its return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Sunday morning, an\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/travel\/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/travel\/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship\"><u>emergency alert<\/u><\/a>\u00a0rang out, &#8220;Mr. M.O.B.&#8221; \u2014 the maritime signal for &#8220;man overboard.&#8221; The announcement sent a wave of panic through passengers as the dreamlike voyage instantly shifted into crisis mode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/DlqYwkuibPbU7Ds1OOY7EhysN48s8qXwI71pRKXny94\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2RjYTVjOWExOTRhM2FlY2JkZmZiYjc4MDY1MTI2MjRiYjg5MGIwYWYxOWM2MzA2NGU4YjY0MGVmNDU5NGFlZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTg5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzkyOQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Us2GzCBgm9T6wrmYIKA8xFLvvNobS5Ad6ZOxiWK-gfA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2RjYTVjOWExOTRhM2FlY2JkZmZiYjc4MDY1MTI2MjRiYjg5MGIwYWYxOWM2MzA2NGU4YjY0MGVmNDU5NGFlZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTg5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzkyOQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/YNAaKiNAxgtLSJCTevouDNiB7T5v2VSi3Rp8QZcUjqo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2RjYTVjOWExOTRhM2FlY2JkZmZiYjc4MDY1MTI2MjRiYjg5MGIwYWYxOWM2MzA2NGU4YjY0MGVmNDU5NGFlZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTg5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzkyOQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/zwbb7NYjTxmNuiRzjJVmkDo__MTAHq0vzU-kWlywvP4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2RjYTVjOWExOTRhM2FlY2JkZmZiYjc4MDY1MTI2MjRiYjg5MGIwYWYxOWM2MzA2NGU4YjY0MGVmNDU5NGFlZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTg5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzkyOQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/N8udGWVtweDsBzaeGPRxw461jlBY5fEvLwbvOQinYNQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2RjYTVjOWExOTRhM2FlY2JkZmZiYjc4MDY1MTI2MjRiYjg5MGIwYWYxOWM2MzA2NGU4YjY0MGVmNDU5NGFlZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTg5NCZoZWlnaHQ9MzkyOQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/cdca5c9a194a3aecbdffbb7806512624bb890b0af19c63064e8b640ef4594aee.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Disney Dream cruise ship in Portland on September 13, 2024. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5894\" height=\"3929\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A view of the Disney Dream cruise ship in Portland on September 13, 2024. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Accounts from those onboard began surfacing shortly after the incident, with multiple passengers confirming that a child had fallen overboard despite the extensive safety measures in place on Disney Cruise Line ships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a heart-stopping moment, the little girl&#8217;s father reportedly dove in after her without hesitation, disappearing into the vast expanse of ocean beneath the moving vessel. Social media quickly lit up with firsthand reports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1939662302027841763&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F462878-father-jumps-into-sea-to-save-daughter.html&amp;sessionId=6c230793a4932e03d7cda21ad82540df21561249&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1939662302027841763\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One passenger, Dewayne Smith, took to Facebook to describe what he had seen. &#8220;We are on the Disney Dream at sea today and just witnessed a first on a cruise,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/travel\/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/travel\/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>. &#8220;Man overboard calls went up immediately. The Disney crew went into action asap. Lots of praying folks on this ship! Both the little girl and dad were both [sic] successfully rescued.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1939859817520406595&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F462878-father-jumps-into-sea-to-save-daughter.html&amp;sessionId=6c230793a4932e03d7cda21ad82540df21561249&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1939859817520406595\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The cruise line later confirmed the incident in a statement shared with TheStreet. &#8220;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,&#8221; 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Nevertheless, passengers commenting in a Reddit thread indicated that the child had fallen from Deck 4, a lower-level area designed with a walking and jogging track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Still, the exact circumstances of how the child managed to fall remain unknown. 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Halfway between Bahamas and Ft. Lauderdale! Fully moving [sic]!&#8221; the passenger\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/travel\/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/travel\/child-falls-overboard-from-disney-cruise-ship\"><u>explained<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Heard in our rooms &#8216;Mr. M.O.B port side.&#8217; Ran to the 11th deck to see them throwing life preservers. 10ish minutes later a lifeboat drops and they find the people within 3-5 minutes of that. The man treaded water for at least 20 minutes [sic].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-4\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-4&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1940018988014047451&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F462878-father-jumps-into-sea-to-save-daughter.html&amp;sessionId=6c230793a4932e03d7cda21ad82540df21561249&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1940018988014047451\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Given the challenges of executing such a rescue from a moving ship, the successful recovery of both the girl and her father has been described as nothing short of extraordinary. Behind the scenes, the crew&#8217;s rigorous training played a vital role \u2014 Disney Cruise Line mandates frequent drills and simulations precisely for emergencies like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In this case, that preparation proved life-saving, turning a moment of chaos into a remarkable demonstration of calm, coordinated action at sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-5\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-5&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1939687741475955192&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F462878-father-jumps-into-sea-to-save-daughter.html&amp;sessionId=6c230793a4932e03d7cda21ad82540df21561249&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1939687741475955192\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As word of the incident spread through the ship, one passenger, a woman named Chandler, captured\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\"><u>footage of the rescue<\/u><\/a>. The video \u2014 shared on TikTok \u2014 offers a rare real-time glimpse into a moment that no one on board will likely ever forget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to Chandler, the chaos began with what she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/disney-cruise-passenger-describes-moment-dad-jumps-overboard-after-daughter-11764056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/disney-cruise-passenger-describes-moment-dad-jumps-overboard-after-daughter-11764056\"><u>described as<\/u><\/a>\u00a0&#8220;some kind of commotion&#8221; followed by a piercing scream \u2014 presumably from the child&#8217;s mother.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Qh3JcFQwn6qVN8OiJzmqQCEILX1hDgUPvg3WIeoRdSk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODVkNGQxOTE3NTIyOTVlNTU1MzUyMWZmNTk0ODFkYTcwMzg0MjIzMTI0ZjBjMWI2NDY0YWU0YzgzZDgwODg0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDI0JmhlaWdodD00OTk.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/sfkYrXq0dg8uFYkk8FZovBvuQBrYTwV4RNzacuJmJow\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODVkNGQxOTE3NTIyOTVlNTU1MzUyMWZmNTk0ODFkYTcwMzg0MjIzMTI0ZjBjMWI2NDY0YWU0YzgzZDgwODg0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDI0JmhlaWdodD00OTk.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0iwA_5gPPgh6aXN-ex4fuj2C-RlpHjSq324lpbKI-sE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODVkNGQxOTE3NTIyOTVlNTU1MzUyMWZmNTk0ODFkYTcwMzg0MjIzMTI0ZjBjMWI2NDY0YWU0YzgzZDgwODg0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDI0JmhlaWdodD00OTk.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/NYzfcBycqGi97F9YhikSqiI33n0FIjFZtsf14k4hmh4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODVkNGQxOTE3NTIyOTVlNTU1MzUyMWZmNTk0ODFkYTcwMzg0MjIzMTI0ZjBjMWI2NDY0YWU0YzgzZDgwODg0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDI0JmhlaWdodD00OTk.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/EER3JHrm_m-XAT-O1EokLKH3Y_vXPPOwRK6PhT10W1U\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODVkNGQxOTE3NTIyOTVlNTU1MzUyMWZmNTk0ODFkYTcwMzg0MjIzMTI0ZjBjMWI2NDY0YWU0YzgzZDgwODg0OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDI0JmhlaWdodD00OTk.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/85d4d191752295e5553521ff59481da70384223124f0c1b6464ae4c83d808848.png\" alt=\"Passengers watching the scene from the ship's balcony, posted on June 29, 2025. | Source: TikTok\/@lifeofchandler\" width=\"424\" height=\"499\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Passengers watching the scene from the ship&#8217;s balcony, posted on June 29, 2025. | Source: TikTok\/@lifeofchandler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;And then this massive splash,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/disney-cruise-passenger-describes-moment-dad-jumps-overboard-after-daughter-11764056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/disney-cruise-passenger-describes-moment-dad-jumps-overboard-after-daughter-11764056\"><u>recalled<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in an interview with People. &#8220;It sounded like hitting pavement, nothing like if you jump into a pool, it was so loud.&#8221; The noise was so jarring that Chandler and her family rushed to the balcony to see what was happening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Within seconds, they spotted flotation devices being hurled into the ocean. 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Within moments, a rescue crew of four launched from the ship into a bright yellow speedboat, quickly making their way toward the figures in the sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the video, the yellow boat can be seen racing through the waves toward the pair, both still afloat but visibly far from the vessel. 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I&#8217;m sure his wife is giving him hell for the mistake he made,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one commenter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\"><u>pleaded<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that the terrifying experience was\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;punishment enough.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0On the other hand, one observer\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lifeofchandler\/video\/7521737117475573047\"><u>noted<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;He would&#8217;ve got a murder charge.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container___IIak\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__c8PI0\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7521737117475573047\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-9\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While opinions remained divided, most agreed the incident serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly things can go wrong \u2014 and how deep a parent&#8217;s love can run when every second counts. The widely-discussed incident comes days after the occurrence of a different\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/459401-he-was-a-hero-grandfather-dies-after.html\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\"><u>life-saving story<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">\u00a0that, unfortunately, had a more harrowing ending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Thursday, June 19, 2025, 28-year-old Khaled Elgamal set out on a hike along the Bow Glacier Falls trail in Banff National Park, a scenic nine-kilometer route. 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While the third friend stayed behind at the hotel, Elgamal and Benhilal drove to the falls after a hotel worker recommended it as a quieter alternative to Lake Louise. &#8220;We didn&#8217;t even have it on our bucket list for that day,&#8221; Elgamal\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-10\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The two had taken photos by the lake and begun their hike when they heard what sounded like a thunderclap. A large boulder fell, hit the ground, and exploded into pieces. Benhilal was walking ahead when he turned and shouted at Elgamal to run. &#8220;He saved me by screaming,&#8221; Elgamal\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\">recalled<\/a>. &#8220;I froze like a deer in headlights.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/dXTlbc0dz7E4bOEr4ogw8xOPxIIPcX19LkRk5YjLqyQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzI3MDVjYzg2MTMwY2I5MjFmZWQ2YTMzNDIzZGVjNjFhNDc1NzVkZmYxYmQ0NjNmZTVjMTNiNGQ0Y2YwN2U2MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0feINgZceHg0oqNqti_5PSSxwQJBNYpwLGij-U7f6LM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzI3MDVjYzg2MTMwY2I5MjFmZWQ2YTMzNDIzZGVjNjFhNDc1NzVkZmYxYmQ0NjNmZTVjMTNiNGQ0Y2YwN2U2MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/5C_h-VZumQrN8VK1azLEABAHCCajt5GmwkGM3oQ9QPA\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzI3MDVjYzg2MTMwY2I5MjFmZWQ2YTMzNDIzZGVjNjFhNDc1NzVkZmYxYmQ0NjNmZTVjMTNiNGQ0Y2YwN2U2MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/dDefLhev5N8EVa6vAid6cbFDKph1TQVyULhzQmpSDtg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzI3MDVjYzg2MTMwY2I5MjFmZWQ2YTMzNDIzZGVjNjFhNDc1NzVkZmYxYmQ0NjNmZTVjMTNiNGQ0Y2YwN2U2MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/y-W2P7_TZsn3g7LdvDl19_DB6RR4eKLhsRndXCQF5ag\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzI3MDVjYzg2MTMwY2I5MjFmZWQ2YTMzNDIzZGVjNjFhNDc1NzVkZmYxYmQ0NjNmZTVjMTNiNGQ0Y2YwN2U2MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/c2705cc86130cb921fed6a33423dec61a47575dff1bd463fe5c13b4d4cf07e60.jpg\" alt=\"The town of Banff in the Bow Valley, Alberta, Canada. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">The town of Banff in the Bow Valley, Alberta, Canada. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Benhilal, who had been walking ahead, turned and shouted a warning. &#8220;He did scream out loud telling me to run, run, run. And that&#8217;s what helped me get back on to my senses and start running, because I was in shock. It seemed like a movie scene, just seeing rocks coming from the side [sic],&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"http:\/\/ctvnews.ca\/vancouver\/article\/rcmp-identify-second-victim-of-banff-rockfall-as-man-33-from-surrey-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"http:\/\/ctvnews.ca\/vancouver\/article\/rcmp-identify-second-victim-of-banff-rockfall-as-man-33-from-surrey-bc\/\">shared<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Elgamal tried to flee, but rocks struck his legs and knocked him to the ground. He covered his head with his arms as stones rained down, causing him to black out repeatedly. 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At the bottom, other hikers rushed to help, covering him with jackets and urging him to lie down and breathe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I was soaked in blood and barely managing myself,&#8221; Elgamal\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\">said<\/a>. &#8220;It was the most painful experience I&#8217;ve had.&#8221; Once safe, he kept asking where his friend was, but no one could find Benhilal. 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At the time, Elgamal was living in Egypt, and Benhilal in Morocco. They both relocated to British Columbia that same year and became housemates in Surrey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Elgamal now works as a financial adviser, and Benhilal was a network engineer based in Burnaby. &#8220;He was my friend but also like my big brother,&#8221; Elgamal\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/banff-bow-glacier-rock-fall-survivor\">said<\/a>. 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The person that whenever you are even [sic] in trouble, you would go on to talk to him because he had this wisdom,&#8221; Elgamal\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"http:\/\/ctvnews.ca\/vancouver\/article\/rcmp-identify-second-victim-of-banff-rockfall-as-man-33-from-surrey-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"http:\/\/ctvnews.ca\/vancouver\/article\/rcmp-identify-second-victim-of-banff-rockfall-as-man-33-from-surrey-bc\/\">said<\/a>. &#8220;I would reach out to him whenever I was in need of advice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Benhilal&#8217;s body was recovered a day after the rockslide. Another hiker, Jutta Hinrichs, a 70-year-old retired university professor from Calgary, also died in the incident. 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