Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned in 'The Most Dangerous Beach'

New details are emerging following the tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died on Sunday while on vacation with his wife and daughter in Costa Rica.

A report published on Nov. 9, 2016 indicated that Cocles, the beach where the beloved star drowned, was once named "the most dangerous beach in the Atlantic Coast because of the rip currents as well as the irregular conditions on the beach."

The report in the Costa Rica News, viastarted with an ominous warning:

"Take note of some of the most dangerous beaches in Costa Rica, and stay safe during your next vacation." 

Another dangerous beach listed is Bejuco, "with 21 deaths from 2001 to 2015."

Related: Beach Where Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned Had Lifeguard Troubles

As previously reported, Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992, was on vacation in Costa Rica with his wife and daughter. It's unclear if they witnessed the heartbreaking incident. He was swimming in Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, when tragedy struck.

ABC News reported on Monday that Warner got caught by a rip current Sunday afternoon and drowned. Bystanders came to his rescue and brought him to shore, to no avail. People reported Warner was "declared lifeless" on the beach. He was 54.

Warner's body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia for an autopsy. 

Not only are there dangerous and potentially deadly rip currents in Cocles, there was also a persistent problem with no lifeguards on duty.

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Published on July 21, 2025 21:17
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