Mold woman died from drowning on holiday in Greece
John Gittins, senior coroner for North Wales East and Central, said an inquest was required as Mrs Slack's body had been repatriated.Mr Gittins said official documentation from Greek authorities referred to "intense wave activity", with the cause of death given as "drowning".The inquest was adjourned to a later date.
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