Butler was held underwater for several waves and dragged through rocks until rescued by a safety worker on a jet ski .
On December 19 , 2011 , film star Butler survived a near - death accident , pounded by 12 -- 16 foot waves .
film star was held underwater for several waves and dragged through rocks until rescued by a safety worker on a jet ski .
On December 19 , 2011 , film star Butler survived a near - death accident , pounded by 12 -- 16 foot waves .