Chase Stokes Saves "Outer Banks" Co-Star Madison Bailey from Drowning During Final Season Filming

The final season of“Outer Banks”just hit Netflix today, but the scariest moment from the set didn’t come from the script. Chase Stokes, who plays John B., revealed he had to rescue his co-star Madison Bailey from drowning while filming a water scene in Barbados. During a scene where Bailey’s character Kiara is holding up an unconscious JJ in the water, things went dangerously wrong.

Bailey said she couldn’t swim closer to the boat and struggled to breathe underwater. Some crew members initially thought her distress was part of the performance, but Stokes recognized the danger immediately.“I was like,‘No, she’s drowning,'”he said, adding,“Hey that’s not acting.”He jumped in and pulled her to safety. Bailey later joked,“I was drowning. Everyone’s like, Wow, she’s really good.”

The incident is a dramatic reminder that even the most polished TV moments come with real risk. It also highlights the bond between cast members who have spent years working together. The fifth and final season of“Outer Banks”is now streaming on Netflix, and fans can enjoy it knowing the cast made it through some real-life drama of their own. Have you ever had a moment where someone had to step in and save you? Share your story with us.