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Actress Nadia Farès, 'Rivers of Blood' Star, in Serious Condition After Pool Accident

From Le Figaro · (1d ago) French Critical tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Actress Nadia Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a Paris sports complex on Saturday, April 11, and is in serious condition.
  • The 57-year-old actress, known for her role in "Les Rivières pourpres," reportedly lost consciousness while swimming and was submerged for several minutes.
  • Two bystanders rescued her, performed CPR, and alerted emergency services. An investigation has been opened, and surveillance footage is being analyzed.

A shocking incident has befallen Nadia Farès, the celebrated actress known for her powerful performance in Mathieu Kassovitz's "Les Rivières pourpres." The 57-year-old star was discovered unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool in Paris's Blanche sports complex on Saturday, April 11. The event, which occurred around 5 PM, has left the entertainment world and her fans deeply concerned, with reports indicating she is currently in serious condition and under an induced coma.

L’actrice Nadia Farès, connue pour son rôle dans Les Rivières pourpres de Mathieu Kassovitz en 2000, a été retrouvée inanimée dans le fond d’une piscine du complexe sportif Blanche, à Paris, révèlent nos confrères du Parisien.

— Le ParisienReporting the discovery of Nadia Farès unconscious in a swimming pool.

According to initial accounts, Farès was engaged in her usual swimming routine, complete with fins and a kickboard, when she suddenly lost consciousness and submerged. The harrowing experience lasted for an estimated three to four minutes before two quick-thinking swimmers intervened. These individuals heroically pulled her from the water, administered CPR, and immediately alerted emergency medical services. Paramedics arrived swiftly and transported the actress to the Pitié Salpêtrière hospital, where she was revived and is now receiving critical care.

Elle est actuellement placée sous coma artificiel.

— Le FigaroProviding an update on Nadia Farès's medical condition.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police in the 9th arrondissement of Paris are examining the event to determine the exact cause of Farès's loss of consciousness. Surveillance camera footage from the sports complex is reportedly being analyzed as part of this ongoing inquiry. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of health emergencies, even during routine activities, and the critical importance of swift action by bystanders and emergency responders.

Une enquête a été ouverte par la police du IXe arrondissement de Paris pour déterminer les circonstances du drame.

— Le FigaroAnnouncing the police investigation into the incident.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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