A professional artist who starred in the fourth installment of Pirates Of The Caribbean has sadly lost his life due to a shark attack off the coast of Oahu in Hawaii.
The individual in question, Tamayo Perry, aged 49, who also had roles in movies like Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and Blue Crush, was attacked near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon, as reported by emergency services in Honolulu.
Witnesses reported the incident after spotting a man with apparent shark bite injuries. Emergency services swiftly responded to the call at Malaekahana Beach around 1 pm local time.
Rescue operations managed to bring Mr. Perry, an Ocean Safety lifeguard and surfing mentor, back to shore via jet ski, where paramedics declared him deceased, according to Shayne Enright from the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
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Mr. Perry commenced his journey with the Ocean Safety department in July 2016 and also made an appearance in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Following the unfortunate incident, Ocean Safety personnel issued cautionary alerts about sharks in the vicinity.
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Kurt Lager, the Acting Honolulu Ocean Safety chief, described Mr. Perry as “a beloved lifeguard recognized by many.”
Mr. Lager further mentioned, “He is a well-known figure in the North Shore with global fame in professional surfing.”
“Tamayo was known for his infectious personality, and his love for others surpassed the admiration people had for him,” stated Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi, expressing his deep sorrow at Mr. Perry’s passing.
