The actor and comedian shared a series of photos on Instagram, showing his bruised face, writing: "Never drink sleeping pills and then wash it down with clean SKYY vodka. @deepfriedman found me passed out naked in the streets of Linden, bruised and bloodied.[sic]"

Casper alleges that he remembers wanting to take his dog for a walk, but can't remember anything after that.

"Even hurt my neck & am now wearing Montelle's brace. Kent came back. Nursing bruises and scratches on my legs. Feel sorry please. And then you may laugh, [sic]" he adds.

His dog Kent went missing following the incident, but was later found close to his home.

Netwerk24 reports that fellow-comedian, Daniel Friedman (Deep Fried Man), who Casper rents a space from, discovered him in the street and put him to bed.

According to the Afrikaans publication the comedian recently starting taking anti-depressants and is in good spirits.

Speaking on behalf of Daniel, Whacked Management, said: "Daniel Friedman has chosen not to comment."

Channel24

Comedian Casper de Vries found naked, bruised, and bloodied in the street. @casperrasper passed out in the streets after drinking sleeping pills and @SKYYVodka. pic.twitter.com/tgCK9Yjg0c

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