Naomi Pomeroy was tubing down a river in Oregon when she drowned, authorities said.
"Top Chef Masters" alum Naomi Pomeroy of Portland, Oregon, died over the weekend at the age of 49, her mother confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.
When the trio got entangled on an "exposed snag" in the river, Pomeroy was pulled underwater and was unable to free herself due to the paddleboard secured to her tube, according to authorities. An Oregon native, Pomeroy, who is survived by her husband and daughter, rose to prominence in the Portland food scene with several restaurants including the acclaimed Beast, which she opened in Portland in 2007.the James Beard Award for best chef Pacific Northwest in 2014 and appeared on TV shows such as "Top Chef Masters" and "Knife Fight." In 2016, Pomeroy published a cookbook, titled "Taste & Technique.
"If you float rivers, do not tie yourself to a paddle board unless you have a quick release leash," the release stated. "Also, do not tie two or more inner tubes together; this requires you to have a life jacket for each person. Kids 12 and younger must wear life jacket."about how to find an approved life jacket for different water-based activities. It is important to make sure a life jacket is the right fit for a child's current weight and chest size.
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