Former “Top Chef Masters” contestant Naomi Pomeroy has died in an accident whereas interior tubing in Oregon.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Workplace issued an announcement saying Pomeroy drowned within the Willamette River on Saturday.
Police say Pomeroy and two different adults — together with her husband — have been using the currents on two tubes and a paddle board all tied collectively. Their tools bought tangled on an “exposed snag” within the water, inflicting Pomeroy to get pulled below the water.
Cops say Pomeroy couldn’t break away from the paddleboard leash, resulting in her drowning.
Police have been referred to as and located the 2 different adults alive and properly, however Naomi was nowhere in sight. Officers are persevering with their river search to recuperate Pomeroy’s physique utilizing sonar, underwater cameras and drones.
Naomi was finest often known as a contestant on the third season of “Top Chef Masters” in 2011. In every episode, skilled cooks competed towards one another till one was topped champion.
Pomeroy, who owned Beast restaurant in Portland, positioned fourth within the competitors. Then, she got here again to the unique “Top Chef” present a number of instances as a visitor choose.
Naomi is survived by her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, who was reportedly current on the tragedy over the weekend.
She was 49.
RIP
