The search for missing Top Chef star Naomi Pomeroy has come to its tragic conclusion after she was found dead in a river.
As per reports, the Portland chef’s body was discovered on July 17, several days after she had gone missing following a tubing accident.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a heartbreaking statement that Naomi had drowned. Its investigation found that three adults – Pomeroy, her husband Kyle Linden Webster and a friend — became entangled while on tubes and a paddleboard that were connected.
Tragic details in their report go on to say that Naomi was pulled underwater after the group encountered an “exposed snag in the water” and was thereafter unable to free herself due to the “paddleboard leash”.
According to sources, Corvallis Fire Department members were able to recover Webster and the friend at the shore, but Pomeroy’s body was not immediately located.
A search was initiated, with the sheriff’s office offering an update on July 17 to say that Pomeroy’s body had been found on the Willamette River about a half mile upstream of Hyak Park between the towns of Corvallis and Albany.
The office detailed how people canoeing the river had spotted a body which later turned out to be Naomi’s.
The 49-year-old was a self-trained chef who became popular within her industry after opening the acclaimed Portland restaurant beast in 2007.
Pomeroy appeared on Iron Chef as well as Top Chef Masters, while she also served as guest judge on Top Chef in seasons 10, 15, and 18.
The show and its network, Bravo, made a statement following Pomeroy’s death, writing on X:
“The Bravo and Top Chef family send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Chef Naomi Pomeroy. Naomi was a powerhouse chef who made an indelible mark on the culinary industry.”
Rest in peace, Naomi Pomeroy.
17-year-old Prom King found dead just one hour after being reported missing
Tragedy struck in Appanoose County, Iowa, earlier this summer when 17-year-old Ayden Beeson, a popular high school student and Prom King, was found dead shortly after being reported missing. On June 26, 2024, Ayden disappeared while swimming at Rathbun Lake. Despite a swift response from the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office and Water Rescue team, his body was recovered from 15 to 20 feet of water. Ayden was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ayden was a well-known figure in the Centerville School District, excelling in both football and tennis. Superintendent Mark Taylor described him as “a great kid being lost in the prime of his life,” noting how he was “nice to everybody” and a “really popular kid that everybody liked.”
The Centerville Community Schools expressed their grief on Facebook, stating they were “deeply saddened” by Ayden’s passing. The district highlighted his involvement in the school community and remembered him for being “genuinely kind.”
Ayden’s untimely death has left a significant impact on his community, as friends, family, and classmates mourn the loss of a young life full of promise.
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