A sad day for all who loved her. To die drowning…
Former “Top Chef Masters” contestant Naomi Pomeroy has tragically died in an accident while inner tubing in Oregon. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported that Pomeroy drowned in the Willamette River on Saturday. According to authorities, Pomeroy, her husband, and another adult were using two tubes and a paddleboard tied together when their equipment became tangled on an “exposed snag” in the water, pulling Pomeroy under.
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Unable to free herself from the paddleboard leash, Pomeroy drowned. When police arrived, they found the two other adults safe, but Pomeroy was missing. The search for her body is ongoing, utilizing sonar, underwater cameras, and drones.
Naomi Pomeroy gained fame as a contestant on the third season of “Top Chef Masters” in 2011, where professional chefs competed against each other until one was crowned champion. Pomeroy, who owned Beast restaurant in Portland, placed fourth in the competition.
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She later returned to the original “Top Chef” series multiple times as a guest judge. She is survived by her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, who was present during the tragic incident. Pomeroy was 49 years old.
Key Points:
- Former “Top Chef Masters” contestant Naomi Pomeroy drowned in the Willamette River while inner tubing.
- Pomeroy’s equipment got tangled on an exposed snag, causing her to be pulled under and drown.
- Police found the two other adults safe and are continuing the search for Pomeroy’s body using sonar, underwater cameras, and drones.
- Pomeroy gained fame on “Top Chef Masters” in 2011, placing fourth, and later appeared as a guest judge on “Top Chef.”
- She is survived by her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, who was present during the accident.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News