Initially, Obama’s office claimed they were not present at the residence during the incident, but they have since changed their story, acknowledging they were indeed on the property.
It appears to be a fairly straightforward detail to remember, but the Obamas’ employees struggled to provide an accurate answer regarding Barack and Michelle’s presence at the time of the incident. Not surprisingly, it turns out that the initial statement is the polar opposite of the truth.
Breaking Digest reported that a 43-year-old (reports on his age differ) paddleboarder’s body was discovered in a pond on Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate, later identified as Obama’s personal chef, Tafari Campbell, from Dumfries, Virginia.
Late Sunday night, a 911 call was made from Obama’s residence. As of now, the identity of the caller remains unknown.
Police were conducting a search for a missing black male paddleboarder in Edgartown Great Pond.
On Tuesday, the Daily Mail reported that Barack and Michelle Obama were staying on the property when Tafari Campbell passed away. Not surprisingly, the Obamas’ employees had a little trouble getting their facts straight.
Initially, the Obamas’ office said they were not home.
Their office clarified on Monday that they were on the island, just not at the residence when Campbell drowned.
In an Instagram post this morning, Tafari’s wife, Sherise, said: ‘My heart is broken.
‘My life and our family’s life is forever changed. Please pray for me and our families as I deal with the loss of my husband.’
The pair shared twin 19-year-old sons. The Obamas also paid tribute to Campbell last night.
While it is widely assumed that Tefari drowned, an official cause of death has not yet been provided.
