Los Angeles Lifeguards and the U.S. Coast Guards are desperately searching for former WWE star Shad Gaspard after he went missing during a swim with his 10-year old son at Venice Beach on Sunday.
TMZ reports:
Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong rip current around 4 PM — with lifeguards racing into the water to pull everyone out.
Gaspard’s son was rescued — but the 39-year-old pro wrestler has not been located.
One official working with the L.A. Fire Dept. told media they believe the 39-year-old “did submerge.”
Divers were sent to scour the area. Helicopters were searching from above.
One witness at the scene tells us … when lifeguards raced into the ocean, Gaspard directed rescuers to help his son first, which they did.
During the rescue, we’re told another big wave crashed down on Gaspard — and that’s the last time he was seen.
Shad was at the beach that day with his wife and their 10-year-old son.
Gaspard was a big star with WWE back in the day — making up one half of the tag team Cryme Time with his partner, JTG.
Sending prayers in hopes that Gaspard is returned safely to his family.
