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Tragic Loss Aboard Disney Wonder: Passenger Jumps Overboard During Cruise
Tragedy struck the Disney Wonder cruise ship on Saturday, November 22nd, when a 73-year-old passenger from Melbourne, Australia, died after jumping overboard in the Tasman Sea during the ship’s journey from Melbourne to Auckland.
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The tragic incident is believed to have occurred around 4:30 AM on Saturday while the Disney Wonder was sailing in the Tasman Sea toward Auckland, New Zealand. The ship immediately reversed course, and a dedicated search and rescue effort was conducted for approximately five hours.
Passenger Mitch Talbot confirmed that the ship’s Captain informed guests of the situation, stating that a passenger had gone overboard and could not be located despite a five-hour search utilizing thermal imaging cameras.
The man’s body was not recovered. Victoria Police confirmed the tragic details, stating they will prepare a report for the coroner regarding the 73-year-old Melbourne resident who died after jumping from the Disney Wonder at approximately 4:30 AM on Saturday.
Authorities are not treating the death as suspicious. The ship, which carries up to 1,750 passengers, has since resumed its course and is expected to arrive in New Zealand a day later than scheduled.
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