A tragic incident unfolded at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel in Florida, where a guest was found dead due to multiple traumatic injuries, marking the third death at the resort this month. The deceased, identified as 28-year-old Matthew Cohn, was discovered at the Contemporary Resort last Thursday. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the cause of death as suicide.
The incident led to a significant law enforcement presence near Bay Lake Tower, a part of the resort. The area around the pool was cordoned off by the police. Guests at the hotel reported that they were advised by the staff not to look out from their balconies as the response teams worked at the scene.
To further shield the guests from the distressing scene, hotel employees were stationed at several windows. Various hotel items, including scaffolding and towel carts, were used to obstruct the view. A white tent was also set up in the area. The entrances to Bay Lake Tower were selectively closed off by the staff as numerous police vehicles, a fire truck, and an ambulance were reportedly present on-site.
One of the guests shared a video of the scene on TikTok, expressing shock at the large law enforcement presence outside their balcony. The guest mentioned that they were informed of a ‘medical emergency’ and offered prayers for the family and those involved.
Another guest reported witnessing the victim receiving CPR. She shared her experience in the comments, stating that they were advised not to look out the window due to a medical emergency. The guest, who was staying at the hotel with her mother and children, expressed sadness for everyone involved in the tragic situation.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another suicide at the Contemporary Resort by a 31-year-old Disney super fan, Summer Equitz. Equitz had traveled to Florida from Naperville, Illinois, without informing her family. Her body was discovered at the hotel on October 14.
Earlier this week, another guest, a man in his 60s, died at the Walt Disney World Resort, which is less than a mile from the Contemporary Resort. The man reportedly suffered a medical episode at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground section of the park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.