In the days after Zac Efron’s swimming mishap, details are emerging about the incident that led to the actor’s hospitalization in Spain.
A source disclosed to People magazine that Efron and friends were enjoying a stay at a villa in Ibiza when they decided to take a dip in the pool.
While diving into the water, Efron accidentally struck his chest against the bottom of the pool, resulting in water entering his lungs.
ZAC EFRON SPEAKS OUT AFTER BEING HOSPITALIZED DUE TO POOL ACCIDENT IN IBIZA
Zac Efron was hospitalized in Ibiza after suffering an injury while swimming. (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Security personnel at the villa noticed the 36-year-old actor in trouble and assisted him out of the pool. After being removed, Efron appeared momentarily dazed and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
According to the source from People magazine, Efron underwent chest X-rays to confirm that no water remained in his lungs and was medically cleared within hours. His departure was delayed due to paparazzi following him to the hospital, but he left once they were no longer present. TMZ first reported the situation.
Zac Efron said he received chest X-rays to ensure there was no excess water in his lungs. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for National Board of Review)
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On Monday, Efron posted an image indicating he was feeling well.
“Happy and healthy – thanks for all the well wishes,” he wrote alongside a photo on his Instagram stories, which showed a shirtless Efron enjoying some sun while lifting weights.
Zac Efron shared a short health update on his Instagram story. (Zac Efron Instagram)
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A spokesperson for the actor had informed People magazine on Saturday that Efron faced a “minor swimming incident” while at his Ibiza villa. The rep confirmed that Efron was taken to the hospital as a precaution, stating, “He is fine.”
The evening before this incident, Efron was seen in high spirits. In a video shared on TikTok, the “High School Musical” star was spotted enjoying himself at the Ushuaïa Ibiza Hotel and Beach Club, where he danced on stage alongside DJ Martin Garrix, who performs weekly.
This summer, like many other Hollywood stars, Efron has been seen in various cities, such as Paris and St. Tropez.
Zac Efron reportedly waited for the paparazzi to leave before exiting the hospital. (TOMMASO BODDI/AFP via Getty Images)
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A representative for Efron has not yet responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
