Playa Grande Life Guard claims they “don’t exist” on the beach Malcolm-Jamal Warner Death due to lack of “resources”.
“We deeply regret the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Playa Grande. He was swept by a strong rift and died of drowning,” the Volunteer Lifeguard Association of Caribbean defenders Costa Rica on Monday, July 21, via Facebook. “It all happened very quickly, and although some people on the beach entered the water to rescue him, they did not arrive in time. He was evacuated from the water without vital signs, and despite CPR manipulation on the beach, the recovery was unsuccessful.”
The guard added that Playa Grande was one of their “most challenging beaches” (“local surfers”), noting that there were signs in Spain and English, “warning the danger of death due to drowning.” As the guards patrolled the past few years, they claimed they “didn’t exist” when Warner died.
“We are there to redirect resources and to another iconic beach known for its strong currents, thanks to the recent aquatic events in Playa Negra,” the statement stated. Rodrigo Chaves Roblesand the government. “From the Caribbean Guard, the Caribbean Guard, we urgently call on the President of the State, the National Government, the City of Taramanca and the entire Caribbean community to continue to work together to minimize this issue, and sadly, it is rising nationwide.”
“We do our best. We have saved numerous lives in recent years and if the Caribbean Guard were not present, the number of drownings would be counted into dozens. Everything we have given us, everything we have to offer without the help of the government, clear public policy, clear public policy, and strong support from local business owners, this will continue to happen.”
News Earlier Monday Warner died at the age of 54 After an accidental drowning. Costa Rica National Police tells ABC News Cosby Show The official cause of death of Xingxing is Ruled as suffocatingThis happens when there is not enough oxygen in a person’s body.
US Weekly It was later confirmed that the Costa Rican Red Cross warned of a water-related incident in Playa Grande, Limón at 2:10 pm on Sunday, July 20 at 2:10 pm, and three ambulances were sent to the scene when authorities were alerted.
After that, Warner’s body was transferred from Limón to the forensic medical department in San Joaquín De Flores for autopsy. The Justice Investigation Department in Costa Rica and us Preliminary investigations show that Warner “seems to have entered the sea, apparently swept away by the current.”
According to the Red Cross, emergency personnel participated To two adult male patients On site. As of the time of publication, an unidentified 35-year-old man was transported to a local clinic, and the condition is unclear, while CPR was performed in Warner, who was pronounced dead. A spokesman confirmed that both Warner and the second person were “involved in the same incident.”
Warner has been in Costa Rica since July 13. His wife and daughter survived, and his identity was never revealed.

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