A pastry chef who tragically died after getting caught in an industrial dough mixing machine has been pictured for the first time.
Mordehay Grunberger, 71, was killed on Friday after a freak accident with a bread-mixing machine at the South Florida Kosher Market in the US.
Police are still investigating the incident, but do not currently suspect foul play.
In a heartbreaking post on Facebook, Mr Grunberger’s wife, Inna Maor, paid tribute to her husband.
She wrote: “Today, my beloved husband Miki, my closest person in my life, my best friend, and father of my two beautiful sons, tragically passed away.
“I lost myself. I love him so much. He’s the love of my life!’
According to Mr Grunberger’s biography on Facebook, it appears he was a pastry chef at the South Florida Kosher Market.
Police suspect the incident took place at around 4 a.m., but officers did not arrive at the scene until almost eight hours later.
According to Maria Pinilos, spokesperson for the North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD), officers attended the scene at 11:40 a.m. following reports of an accident within the shop, as reported by the Miami Herald.
A statement from the police department said: “The NMBPD is currently investigating the death of a male at South Florida Kosher Market.
“At this time, there are no signs of foul play, and the incident was accidental involving an industrial dough mixer.
“The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Mordehay Grunberger. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration responded to the scene as well.”
