PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident, authorities said. She was 49 ...

Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland, Oregon, on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Naomi Pomeroy, an author and award-winning chef who competed on “Top Chef Masters,” died in a tragic accident in an Oregon river on Saturday, authorities said. She was 49.

Naomi Pomeroy, an author and award-winning chef who competed on "Top Chef Masters," died in a tragic accident in an Oregon river last weekend, authorities said. She was 49.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Naomi Pomeroy, an author and award-winning chef who competed on “Top Chef Masters,” died in a tragic accident in an Oregon river on Saturday, authorities said.She was 49.

Naomi Pomeroy, an author and award-winning chef who competed on "Top Chef Masters," died in a tragic accident in an Oregon river on Saturday, authorities said. She was 49.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after a freak accident involving inner tubes and paddle boards.Pomeroy was known for her numerous restaurants around the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after a freak accident involving inner tubes and paddle boards.Pomeroy was known for her numerous restaurants around the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after a freak accident involving inner tubes and paddle boards. Pomeroy was known for her numerous restaurants around the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after a freak accident involving inner tubes and paddle boards.Pomeroy was known for her numerous restaurants around the ...