According to officials, Warner drowned after being caught in a powerful rip current off the coast of Playa Grande in Costa Rica’s Limón province. Despite efforts by bystanders and emergency responders to administer CPR, Warner was pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday, July 20.

Friends of Malcolm-Jamal Warner are sharing a rare glimpse into the actor’s close bond with his daughter.

Lifeguard instructor Mike Geist, who is also the vice president of Caribbean Guard, explained to Us Weekly on Tuesday, July 22, exactly what transpired that tragic afternoon.