Zac Efron recently made headlines with a startling update, after his poolside adventure took an unexpected twist. Known for his charming smile and signature style, the Hollywood A-lister reportedly met with a freaky pool accident while swimming in Ibiza. As reported by TMZ, Efron was immediately taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
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Famously known for High School Musical and The Greatest Showman, Zac Efron is said to be safe at home, after his minor swimming incident. Meanwhile, as the details of the accident are kept under wraps, it sparked a flurry of speculation and concern among fans, especially given Efron’s history with controversial plastic surgery rumors after accidents.
Zac Efron is Said to be Safe After His Minor Swimming Accident in Ibiza
After attending the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, Zac Efron went on a Euro trip that led him towards a minor accident at his recent destination Spain. According to reports from TMZ, Efron had been enjoying his time in a villa in Ibiza, when he suddenly met with a freaky pool accident on Friday, August 2.
Although reports are unclear on what caused his distress or whether the actor was at a risk of drowning, Zac Efron was immediately pulled out of the water by two workers and was rushed to the hospital for “precautionary measures”. Undergoing a thorough checkup, Efron was reportedly released from the hospital on Saturday morning.
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Zac Efron’s reps described the accident as a “minor swimming incident” while informing the outlet that the actor is now in good health. Meanwhile, although the details of the incident remain undisclosed, Efron is said to be back at home and safe. However, surprisingly, the actor’s pool accident has everyone wondering about the latest updates on his look.
Zac Efron’s Pool Accident Sparks Plastic Surgery Conspiracy Theories
The recent pool mishap surrounding Zac Efron has fans swimming in speculation and conspiracy theories. The actor, although safe and sound back at home, is now the center of swirling rumors linking the incident to potential plastic surgery. Well, this whole speculation originated after netizens recalled how Efron had previously linked his evolving appearance with a near-fatal accident.
Back in 2022, after constantly coming under fire over alleged plastic surgery rumors, Zac Efron had told Men’s Health about a horrifying accident from 2013 that almost cost his life. Claiming that an old accident left his jawbone “hanging off his face,” the actor shared the details of the incident in response to polarizing plastic surgery rumors. Setting the record straight on his large jaw, Efron explained that his facial injury was a pure accident.
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Running through his house in socks, Zac Efron claimed to have slipped and smacked his face on the granite corner of a fountain which left him unconscious. But when he woke up, Efron stated that his chin bone was hanging loose, which required him to undergo immediate surgery, followed by physical therapy to rehabilitate this injury. However, claiming to have stopped the therapy for a while, Efron noted how it led the masseter muscles in his face to grow and give him the bizarre plastic surgery appearance.
Following this report from 2022, fans are now wondering if the recent pool mishap might be another reason for a potential surgery. It seems that despite Zac Efron trying to debunk the plastic surgery rumors by giving out the actual reason, fans didn’t buy his story. Therefore, taking to X, people are claiming that this pool accident could be a splashy cover for another potential nip and tuck.