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Wife of shark victim Tamayo Perry speaks of husband’s legacy

Emilia Perry spoke on Tuesday about her husband Tamayo Perry, the Pipeline big-wave surfer who died Sunday after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city lifeguarding shift.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

June 25, 2024

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Emilia Perry speaks at news conference held at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Emilia Perry wipes away tears as she speaks at news conference held at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Emilia Perry, the wife of the late Tamayo Perry, is surrounded by friends after a news conference at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Emilia Perry tears up while speaking at news conference held at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Emilia Perry, the wife of the late Tamayo Perry, and lifeguard Lt. Jesse King walk along the beach after a news conference was held at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Emilia Perry speaks at news conference held at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Emilia Perry spoke at a news conference held at Ehukai Beach on Tuesday.
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Lt. Jesse King, of Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, speaks about his co-worker and friend Tamayo Perry.

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