Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

A young child was hospitalized after falling on board acruise shipwhile it was docked in a popular destination, local media reported.

The 2-year-old fell aboard a TUI Cruises-operated ship, Mein Schiff 7, while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira, according to DN Madeira, a local Portuguese news outletbased in Madeira. 

The toddler did not appear to fall into the water, according to reports.

Funchal is the capital of the Madeira archipelago, its main port and a popular cruise ship stop.

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The child, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly conscious when responders arrived.The childwas with the motherat the time.

Reports said the toddler fell approximately six to 10 feet, reports said.

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A 2-year-old child was hospitalized after a fall aboard a TUI Cruises ship while it was docked in Madeira, officials said.(iStock)

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The circumstances of the fall and where on the ship it took place remain unclear.Authorities have not shared additional details.

The 2-year-old was in “serious condition,” DN Madeira reported, and was sent to the intensive care unit at Dr.Nélio Mendonça Hospital.

The incident involving a child aboard Mein Schiff 7 occurred while the vessel was stationed in Funchal, a major cruise port.(iStock)

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The company added, “We can confirm an incident on Mein Schiff 7 in Madeira involving a child.”

“in [the] hospitalfor routine observation,” the spokesperson added.

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Madeira remains a popular cruise destination known for its coastal scenery and year-round mild climate.(iStock)

An isolated island in the Atlantic, Madeira is located some 300 miles north of the Canary Islands and roughly 600 miles southwest of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.

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It remains a popular vacation destination for its mild year-round climate andrugged coastal cliffs, as well as its namesake fortified wine.

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The recent incident follows a string of other cruise-related incidents this year, including accidents during excursions and onboard mishaps.