This is a super sad story.
Most people know Shad Gaspard for being one half of the WWE tag team Cryme Time, but he had carved out a nice career as an actor and was a family man.
While spending time at the beach with his family things went terribly wrong per TMZ Sports.
Officials are desperately searching for ex-WWE superstar Shad Gaspard — after he went missing during a swim at Venice Beach on Sunday with his 10-year-old son.
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.
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and if you have any information please let LA Fire Dept. know.
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