Disney Guest Rescues Child From the Water at EPCOT
A fellow Guest at Walt Disney World came to the aid of a child in EPCOT this week. Here are details surrounding the events.
Child Enters Restricted Area
Earlier this week, a scary situation unfolded in EPCOT. A child gained access to a restricted area in World Showcase.
The incident occurred at the Canada Pavilion in World Showcase. If you are unfamiliar with the Pavilion, it has paths that lead to caves, waterfalls, and other bodies of water.
A child managed to get into a body of water in a restricted area in the Canada Pavilion. The area is fenced, and it is unclear how the child got into the enclosure at this time.
A Guest Steps In
An unidentified adult park guest intervened to provide assistance to the child. Bystanders have reported that park officials advised the adult guest not to enter the restricted area.
However, the guest went into the restricted area after the child. He then reached into the water to pull the child out.
Thankfully, he was successful in lifting the child out of the water. The man's relationship to the child is unknown. However, unconfirmed rumors have circulated that the two are unrelated.
What to Do If Your Child is Lost at Disney
It is important for all Walt Disney World guests traveling with children to know what to do if a child is separated from their travel party. After all, separation can happen even to the most diligent parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Prepare yourself with knowledge.
CLICK HERE for all of our tips for grappling with a lost child in Disney World and for preventing this type of situation in the first place. (Of course, Disney will tell any child that there are no lost children, only lost grown-ups).
Feel free to share your thoughts on this incident and rescue in the comments. Also, be sure to pass the story and the information for preventing and responding to lost children on to family and friends who are planning a visit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Katie's favorite park is Animal Kingdom. Her Disney loves include Disney mugs, Dole Whips, POG Juice, the Electrical Water Pageant, Chai Lattes from Joffrey's, and all the Disney Parks music!
