In 2017, Sarah hit the big screen on Discovery Channel’s popular survival show, Emptiness and fear. Danser was an admirable outdoor survivor who thrived in the wild. After her initial season, she also appeared in season 11 and participated in Naked and Afraid XL series in 2018, 2020, and 2021. Additionally, in 2023, she participated in a separate reality show known as Fight to survive.

On October 20, the 34-year-old Colorado native was struck by a vehicle in Kahala, Hawaii. Danser was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died on October 22.

According to authorities, the vehicle that struck Danser was driven by a 59-year-old man who lost control of the vehicle, causing it to collide with a parked car where Danser was sitting in the passenger seat. Police confirmed it was drugs and alcohol not involved in the crash, but speed played a big factor.

The 59-year-old man is currently in a serious condition and is still being treated in hospital.

Conformable KSLADanser lived part-time at Kewalo Basin in Hawaii. She was employed at Hawaii island divers who wrote a Facebook post stating: “Heavy hearts as we say goodbye to a good friend and a great captain. Sarah brought such great energy to everyone she came in contact with. You will be greatly missed.”

Her brother, Jake Danser, said: “Magical is the way to describe her. Sarah had this positive energy about her that just filled the environment she was in.”

Danser was a SCUBA diver, boat captain and famous survivor. In her latest Instagram post, she is seen smiling and enjoying her time on the water.

Her father, Dan Danser, remembers when his daughter saved his life while diving in Indonesia. Sarah Danser has been said to have made a positive difference in the lives of those around her. Her community is deeply saddened at this time.