A newly released police report obtained by People has shed light on the heartbreaking incident aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship in June, revealing that the 5-year-old girl who fell overboard was posing for a photo when the tragedy occurred. According to the report, the child had climbed onto a railing near an open porthole to take a picture but lost her balance and fell backward into the ocean.

Authorities confirmed that the girl’s family was nearby at the time, and immediate rescue efforts were launched by the ship’s crew. Despite the devastating circumstances, the Florida State Attorney’s Office later dropped charges of neglect against the family, determining that the fall was a tragic accident rather than the result of criminal wrongdoing.

The incident has reignited discussions about safety measures on cruise ships, particularly around open railings and photo opportunities near hazardous areas. Disney Cruise Line expressed its condolences to the family, describing the event as an “unimaginable tragedy” and reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety.

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