Disney Cruise Line Crew Member Airlifted Off the Disney Wonder
A harrowing moment unfolded before passengers’ eyes last week when a Disney Cruise Line Cast Member was airlifted off the Disney Wonder after being injured.
The incident in question took place last Tuesday. The Wonder was sailing off the coast of Canada when the airlift was called in. The vessel is currently homeported in Vancouver and offers 7-night voyages to Alaska.
Disney Wonder
According to a report from CHEK News, the ship called for help 113 miles northwest of Port Hardy and 327 miles northwest of Vancouver.
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron responded to the call, dispatching a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter and a CC-295 Kingfisher plane.
Video Shows the Amazing Rescue
Video of the rescue shows RCAF personnel and Disney crew members working together to safely evacuate the injured individual.
Photo: Royal Canadian Air Force (via CruiseHive)
“Disney Wonder, from Rescue 915, thanks for your help, you can resume your speed,” says after the successful airlift.
Photo: Royal Canadian Air Force (via CruiseHive)
“Thank you very much for your help, much appreciated,” the Disney Wonder’s captain responded.
The Aftermath
While Disney Cruise Line has not revealed the identity of the injured crew member, Cruise Hive has reported that authorities took the individual to Comox before British Columbia Emergency Health Services transported them to a nearby hospital.
Photo: Royal Canadian Air Force (via CruiseHive)
After the incident, the Disney Wonder continued on its itinerary, stopping at Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan before returning to Vancouver.
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