Renowned Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tragic River Accident at 49
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Renowned chef and "Top Chef Masters" star Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned in a river tubing accident on the Willamette River in Oregon. Pomeroy became trapped underwater by a paddle board leash after her group got caught on an exposed snag. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the Portland culinary scene, known for her restaurant Beast and her appearances on "Top Chef Masters."
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