OAHU, Hawaii — A well known surfer and lifeguard was killed in a shark assault close to the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, emergency officers mentioned.
Tamayo Perry, 49, was attacked within the water off Goat Island noon on Sunday, the Honolulu Emergency Companies Division mentioned in an announcement.
Perry had been a lifeguard with Honolulu Ocean Security since 2016. He was a neighborhood surf coach and competed for years within the Pipeline Grasp Trials, based on his official bio on his teaching web site.
Perry appeared within the 2002 film “Blue Crush,” together with episodes of “Hawaii 5-O” and “The Bridge,” based on IMDB.
Perry was a “well-known North Shore waterman,” who “exemplified bravery, dedication and a deep sense of responsibility,” Mayor Rick Blangiardi mentioned in an announcement.
“His heroic actions and tireless efforts to make sure the security of our residents and guests won’t ever be forgotten,” the mayor mentioned.
Goat Island sits off Mlaekahana Seaside on the northeastern coast of Oahu.
The primary emergency name got here in at about 1 p.m. on Sunday, officers mentioned. Perry’s physique was introduced on shore through a jet ski.
“A caller informed dispatchers the person’s physique appeared to have suffered a couple of shark chew,” EMS officers mentioned in an announcement.
ABC Information’ Felicia Alvarez contributed to this report.
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