July 24 (Reuters) - A missing paddle boarder whose body was recovered from a lake in the Massachusetts resort community of Martha's Vineyard was the personal chef to former President Barack Obama, authorities said.
“Tafari was a beloved part of our family," the Obamas said in a joint statement.
Campbell's body was recovered from Edgartown Great Pond on Monday, the Massachusetts State Police said.
The chef leaves behind his wife, Sherise, and twin sons, the Obamas said.
At the time of his death, Campbell, who lived in Dumfries, Virginia, was visiting Martha's Vineyard, but the Obamas were not present, the Massachusetts State Police said.
Persons:
Martha's Vineyard, Barack Obama, Tafari Campbell, Obama, Michelle Obama, “ Tafari, Campbell, Sherise, Sharon Bernstein, Lincoln
Organizations:
White, Massachusetts State Police, Thomson
Locations:
Massachusetts, Martha's, Dumfries , Virginia