In a heart-stopping incident, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's young daughter was saved from a near-drowning accident in their home pool. The actor, best known for his role in The Cosby Show, shared the terrifying ordeal to raise awareness about water safety.
According to reports, the incident occurred when the child was playing near the pool. Quick-thinking individuals nearby acted immediately, pulling her to safety before any serious harm could occur.
A Close Call
Warner, 53, described the moment as every parent's worst nightmare. "It happened so fast," he said. "One second she was fine, the next she was in trouble."
Emergency services were called as a precaution, but thankfully medical attention wasn't required. The child is reported to be in good health following the scare.
Pool Safety Warning
The actor has since used the experience to highlight the importance of constant supervision around water. "We had all the safety measures in place," Warner explained, "but this shows accidents can happen to anyone."
Safety experts recommend:
- Never leaving children unattended near water
- Installing proper pool fencing
- Learning basic water rescue techniques
- Ensuring all family members can swim
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly water-related accidents can occur, even in the safest environments.
