Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned at Playa Grande beach in Costa Rica after swimming with his 8-year-old daughter. Despite warning signs about rip currents and safety advisories for swimmers, Warner entered the water. Surfers rescued his daughter, while a volunteer lifeguard attempted to bring Warner to shore. He received CPR for 45 minutes but did not survive. Prior to the incident, local reports noted unusually rough sea conditions and multiple red flags indicating hazardous swimming conditions in the area.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his 8-year-old daughter swam at Playa Grande, a Costa Rican beach with year-round rip current warnings. Signs warned to keep water levels at knees and advised only advanced surfers to venture further.
Multiple red flags were posted at the beach, along with warnings from the Costa Rican Tourism Board. Surfers attempted to assist when Warner and his daughter struggled in the water.
Warner, 54, was swept away by a rip current after ignoring posted warnings. Local reports indicated unusually rough sea conditions prior to the incident, with warning signs present at the beach.
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