Naked and Afraid Star Sarah Danser dies at 34 in car crash
- Sarah Danser passed away at the age of 34 following a car accident.
- The incident occurred on the night of October 20 in Kahala, Hawaii.
- She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 59-year-old man who lost control and collided with a parked car.
Tragic Loss! Sarah Danser is no more
RIP! Sarah Danser is no longer alive among us. The reality television star, known for appearing as a contestant on Naked and Afraid, tragically passed away following a car accident.
She was just 34. The incident occurred on the night of October 20 in Kahala, Hawaii, where Danser was a passenger in a vehicle, as reported by Honolulu police.
Similarly, the vehicle was driven by a 59-year-old man who lost control and collided with a parked car. Danser was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition. Sadly, she passed away on October 22.
Authorities reported that speed was a factor in the crash, but there was no indication of drugs or alcohol being involved.
As soon as her death had been confirmed, her father, Dan Danser, shared a heartfelt tribute that she significantly impacted the lives of others and even saved his life during a diving incident in Indonesia.
Similarly, her brother, Jake Danser, described her as “magical,” noting her positive energy that brightened any environment.
Sarah Danser was originally from Castle Rock, Colorado, and had lived in Hawaii for about 12 years. During her time in Hawaii, she also spent part of her life living on a boat at Kewalo Basin.
On her Instagram profile, Sarah identified herself as a “pirate, boat captain, scuba diver, and survivalist.”
Sarah appeared on the reality TV show Naked and Afraid. The show is recognized for its intense challenges and authentic depiction of survival situations.
Friends pay tribute to beloved Sarah Danser
Island Divers Hawaii, where she worked, shared a tribute to their Facebook account on Thursday, October 24. They shared a selfie of Danser smiling while on a boat and captioned it,
“Heavy hearts as we say goodbye to a good friend and great captain. Sarah brought such great energy to everyone she came in contact with. You will be greatly missed,
This photo was also Danser’s last Instagram post, uploaded on October 11, with the caption,
“Who recognizes this boat? Look who’s driving her!”
Friend and fellow diver Tim Mason also remembered ‘smart’ Danser. He said,
“She went under the water. She found food, slugs and snails and stuff like that. She knew what to do to survive and she did great.”
Tim Mason, a friend and fellow diver, remembered Danser as “smart,” noting her ability to find food underwater and survive well.
Similarly, Melissa Lauren, Danser’s co-star from Naked and Afraid, expressed her condolences by sharing a selfie of them on Facebook. She described Sarah as “one of the most adventurous souls I’ve ever met.”
She wrote,
“Sarah was [one] of the most adventurous souls I’ve ever met. She wasn’t only a fierce survivalist on Naked and Afraid (she completed XL in South Africa with me), but a Breast Cancer survivor who kept an inspiring and positive attitude through her treatment,”
Lauren further concluded with a heartfelt message wishing her peace in exploration.
“She loved the ocean, nature and exploring – I always considered her a ‘modern day pirate.’ She was one of those people that saw the world through the eyes of a child, in awe of the things that many of us take for granted. Rest easy Sarah, I know youre out there exploring somewhere, Heavy hearts as we say goodbye to a good friend and great captain. Sarah brought such great energy to everyone she came in contact with. You will be greatly missed.”
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