For Zac Efron, his upcoming Quibi documentary series Killing Zac Efron may have been just a little too close to accurate for comfort. The actor was reportedly rushed to a hospital in Australia after contracting a life-threatening bacterial infection while shooting the documentary in Papua New Guinea. According to Australia’s Sunday Telegraph, (via The Cut) Efron was airlifted from Papua New Guinea to a hospital near Brisbane, Australia last week.

According to the report, Efron became ill with what is believed to be a form of typhoid while filming Killing Zac Efron. The series is described as being an adventure series similar to Man v Wild in which the actor ventures “deep into the jungles of a remote dangerous island to carve his own name in expedition history” for 21 days “with nothing but basic gear, a guide partner, and a will to survive.”

 

“I tend to thrive under extreme circumstances and seek out opportunities that challenge me on every level,” Efron previously told Variety. “I am excited to explore any uncharted territory and discover what unexpected adventure awaits.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the bacteria that causes typhoid is found in contaminated water and food in Papua New Guinea. Their website lists typhoid as one of the vaccines suggested for most travelers to the area. Symptoms of the illness include high fevers, weakness, stomach pains, headache and more. The illness can be fatal and has a seven-to-ten-day recovery period. Multiple outlets have since reported that Efron spent several days in the hospital in Australia and was allowed to return to the United States on Christmas Eve.

 

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