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The Sun
01-08-2025
- The Sun
Girl, 15, died after ‘swimming on full stomach' when she headed into water for final time with pal on family day out
A SCHOOLGIRL died after swimming on a full stomach when she headed into the water for the final time on a day out, an inquest heard. Lucy Reed, 15, had tucked into a "substantial" lunch of pizza and chips while visiting Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, on June 23, 2023. 2 The inquest heard she and a pal then entered the water shortly after eating but quickly found themselves drifting away from the shore. After around 30 minutes, Lucy tried to swim to a point where she could stand but she vomited, inhaled the contents of her stomach and lost consciousness. She was eventually rescued three hours after entering the water and was tragically declared dead in hospital. A post mortem found Lucy died from asphyxia after inhaling gastric contents. Ruling a verdict of misadventure, Greater Lincolnshire senior coroner Paul Smith highligted the dangers of eating a substational meal before swimming. He said: "Lucy Alexandra Reed died on 24 June 2023 in the River Humber at Cleethorpes as a consequence of asphyxiation. "She had travelled to the coast for a day trip. She ate a substantial lunch and shortly thereafter went into the shallow water. "The tide was falling and they rapidly found themselves out of their depth and drifting away from the shore. Neither were strong swimmers. "After she had been in the water for approximately 30 minutes as Lucy tried to swim towards a point at which she could stand, she vomited, inhaling her gastric contents and losing consciousness. "Although her death was not formally confirmed for several hours, on balance of probability it occurred within minutes of the incident described above. It was the unintended consequence of her swimming on a full stomach." Lucy's mum told the court how they had all taken a day trip to Cleethorpes and were due to leave via coach at 2.30pm. After playing in the arcades, the group headed for lunch where the mum urged Lucy to let her food settle before going for a swim. But the teen insisted she wanted to go in the water before boarding the coach home and went bathing with her pal while her mum went for a walk. When Lucy failed to show up at their planned meeting point, her mum began searching the area before she was told to call police. She rang 999 at 2.22pm and the Coastguard were alerted at 3.15pm. Emergency crews spent more than three hours attempting to find Lucy before they eventually discovered her further out into the river than originally believed. After the hearing, a spokesman for The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the tragic events of 24 June 2023. "Incoming tides don't just come in from out at sea – they can also sneak up behind you and cut off your exit route, leaving you stranded and in danger. "By knowing when it's high and low tide, you can make sure you'll get back in plenty of time without putting yourself at risk." 2
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dave Hughes reveals awkward exchange with Irish tour guide: 'He thought I was a sex pest'
Dave Hughes 's UK and Ireland jaunt has been action-packed. The 54-year-old comedian has already nearly come to blows at Wimbledon and even snagged an invite to Spice Girl Mel B 's star-studded London wedding. Now, Hughesy has revealed that he was on a tour bus in Dublin, Ireland when the guide seemingly thought he was harassing his wife, Holly Hughes. The usually jovial radio star revealed his utter disbelief in an Instagram video on Thursday. 'Get on the bus, sitting beside my wife and the tour guide comes up to us and says, "I'll get this guy to move." To my wife, about me!' he exclaimed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'She said, "That's my husband",' Dave continued. 'What the f**k? He thought I was a sex pest!' Hughesy, clearly still fuming, captioned the video: 'I shoulda headbutted this Irish tour guide. I've never been so offended.' One fan perfectly summed up Hughesy's dramatic tour, commenting, 'Gosh @dhughesy you are really showing all your charms over there.' Dave Hughes and his wife, Holly, have been married for 18 and the couple share three daughters. The couple met in 2002 in a bar in Melbourne when Dave was hosting a radio show. This latest misadventure follows hot on the heels of the couple's surprise appearance at Mel B's nuptials at the historic St. Paul's Cathedral, where they rubbed shoulders with A-listers like Emma Bunton and Cara Delevingne. Hughsey attended the lavish ceremony having formed a friendship with Mel B while filming The Masked Singer Australia. 'Holly and I had a fantastic time at Mel and Rory's wedding at St Paul's Cathedral Saturday,' he captioned the post. 'Got to know both of them on Masked Singer and was stoked to watch them tie the knot. All class day celebrating an all class couple. A great time had by all.' But speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, Hughes revealed there were a few unexpected moments inside the ceremony that didn't make it to social media. 'Mel was half an hour late,' he said. 'I was slightly concerned Rory was gonna be left at the aisle in his kilt - no undies and no bride. But she turned up!' He added, 'Mel's little dog was entrusted to bring the ring down the aisle but she got lost and had to be chased around the chapel. Funny moment!' Guests were then transported to a glamorous reception at The Shard in vintage double-decker buses, where Spice Girl Emma Bunton and comedian Alan Carr mingled with family and close friends. 'There were thousands of people waiting outside the church - heaps of paparazzi. They didn't take any pics of me. Hurtful,' he joked. 'Emma Bunton is a lovely person. Alan Carr was a good laugh and loved Holly.'
ABC News
10-07-2025
- ABC News
Coroner finds Indigenous man 'slipped or fell' into Narrabri Creek
A coronial inquest into the death of a First Nations man in northern NSW in 2021 has found he was likely drug-affected when he "slipped or fell" into a creek and drowned. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name and image of a man who has died. They are used with the permission of his family. Nathan Markl, 31, was last seen alive on July 7, 2021, when he dropped a friend home in Narrabri. More than two weeks later his body was found in Narrabri Creek. In handing down her findings on Thursday, Deputy State Coroner Carmel Forbes said she was satisfied the Gomeroi man died by misadventure. "[Mr Markl] likely exited the car and entered the water, at or about 9:17pm, on the seventh of July," she said. "I am satisfied Mr Markl either slipped or fell into the Narrabri Creek and died. The inquest heard a police diving squad found Mr Markl's body 11 kilometres downstream from his vehicle July 23. Magistrate Forbes said wet weather at the time may have been a factor in his death. Police said his death was not suspicious. An autopsy was unable to establish the cause of death but found Mr Markl had no injuries. Leah Joy Murray, the pathologist who conducted the autopsy, told the inquest that the length of time Mr Markl's body was submerged in water made it difficult to determine the cause of his death. "The water clouds the ability to see bruises, scrapes and abrasions," she said. Dr Murray said there were no signs of fractures or disease that would have contributed to Mr Markl's death. "Anti-psychotic medication was found [in his system], as well as meth and alcohol," she said. The inquest heard Mr Markl had a cognitive impairment and struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues. "It's likely Mr Markl was abusing methamphetamine and cannabis," counsel assisting the coroner Ben Fogarty told the inquest. Witnesses told the inquest Mr Markl was heavily affected by drugs in the lead-up to his death. "He was on edge and I was wary of him," a witness said. During the two-day inquest in June the court heard Mr Markl was a father who loved his five children. The Gomeroi man was described as a "character" who had a special relationship with his mother, Jo Harradine. Ms Harradine told the inquest that her she feared her son would fall in with the wrong crowd due to his cognitive impairment. "It was hard for me as a mother," she said. Ms Harradine previously told the ABC she had long questioned the circumstances that led to Mr Markl's death. This week marks four years since her son went missing. The Gomeroi, Ngarrindjeri and Dunghutti woman declined to comment on the findings, but did say was not "likely to be the outcome I wanted".
The Guardian
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Vivienne died from cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use, inquest finds
The drag artist known as The Vivienne died from misadventure after suffering cardio-respiratory arrest after taking ketamine, a coroner has ruled. James Lee Williams, 32, was found in the bath by a neighbour at their home in Chorlton-by-Backford, Cheshire, on Sunday 5 January. The last time anyone had contact with them was two days earlier, a court was told, when a friend said it was evident the entertainer had taken ketamine. Five drug snap bags were found in The Vivienne's property, including in a bedroom draw and a bin in the bathroom, an inquest at Warrington coroner's court heard on Monday. Although the performer had struggled with drugs in the past, Williams's family told the hearing they should not be remembered for their use of ketamine and that drugs did not define the person they were. Friends and family had no worries about Williams's mental health, the hearing was told, and the performer was looking forward to future roles on TV and in the theatre, although did 'occasionally' take ketamine. Jacqueline Devonish, the senior coroner for Cheshire, concluding the inquest, said: 'The medical cause of death is cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use. The conclusion, on the balance of probabilities, is that I'm satisfied that James Williams's death was a misadventure, he took ketamine but he did not intend to take his own life.' A report from a toxicologist, Dr Kerry Taylor, said tests showed a relatively high level of ketamine, but not at a level normally causing death. However, the drug can cause drowsiness, seizures and heart stimulation, and the concentration may have dissipated over time. Williams was the winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and years later spoke about having been a drug addict. In April, their sister, Chanel Williams, questioned whether the 'stigma' surrounding drug use had prevented them from seeking help. She told the BBC Two current affairs programme Newsnight that The Vivienne did not discuss their relapse, including a hospital stay, to 'protect' their family, after a 'really long period of sobriety'. 'It's hard for me because I think, if that stigma wasn't there, would my brother have sought the help he needed?' she said. 'To think that, if we'd known, or if he'd have felt able to talk and really reach out for the help that was needed, the outcome could've been different. That's why we've shared James's story.' Williams's family have said they would work with the drug charity Adferiad on future campaigns. Their sister has called for ketamine to become a class A drug rather than class B, because people 'think it's less harmful than other drugs'. The government is seeking expert advice as the illegal use of ketamine has surged to record levels.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Death of Drag Race star The Vivienne was misadventure, rules coroner
Popular drag queen performer The Vivienne's death was from misadventure after suffering cardio respiratory arrest after taking ketamine, a coroner has ruled. James Lee Williams, 32, was found in the bath by a neighbour at their home in Chorlton-by-Backford, Cheshire, on Sunday January 5. The last time anyone had contact with them was on the previous Friday evening, when their friend, Bobby Musker, told Warrington Coroner's Court it was evident the entertainer had taken ketamine. The inquest into their death heard that five drug snap bags were found in the property, including in a bedroom draw and a bin in the bathroom. Although the performer had struggled with drugs in the past, Williams' family told the hearing they should not be remembered for their use of ketamine and that drugs did not define the person they were. Friends and family had no worries about Williams' mental health, the hearing was told, and the performer was looking forward to future roles on TV and in the theatre, although did 'occasionally' take ketamine. Jacqueline Devonish, senior coroner for Cheshire, concluding the inquest, said: 'The medical cause of death is cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use. 'The conclusion, on the balance of probabilities, I'm satisfied that James Williams' death was a misadventure, he took ketamine but he did not intend to take his own life.' Williams, who was born in St Asaph, North Wales, was the winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and years later admitted having been a drug addict. An officer of the coroner's court told media that Williams' family would like the media to use 'they/them' pronouns for their loved one. The coroner said Williams had probably died in the bath on the Friday evening after taking ketamine, two days before his body was discovered by a neighbour after concerns were raised about a lack of contact. She added: 'However the toxicology results indicate that the concentration found in the post-mortem, despite two days having lapsed, was still fairly high, which suggests he may have reached a fatal level on the Friday, I would describe that concentration as acute. 'He made a name for himself in the performing arts as a drag artiste, known as The Vivienne. 'He was very bold in the pursuit of all his dreams and used his platform to make a difference.' The inquest heard medical records showed Williams had struggled with drug use in the past, including with the use of ketamine, cocaine and alcohol but did stop taking drugs for a number of years and before his death he did not routinely take ketamine. At the time of his death, Williams was in the Christmas break from performing in Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang, finishing in Blackpool on December 30 before the show's tour began again in March. Earlier, Bobby Musker described himself as Williams' best friend, who he had known for 16 years, first working as drag queens in Liverpool. Mr Musker said he was aware his friend used ketamine, but he had gone 'years' not using the drug – but would occasionally take the substance. He said: 'I knew he was not sober. He didn't want to be taking it. He wasn't taking it constantly. 'He struggled with his sobriety but he really tried his hardest not to do it. It was not a constant thing.' Mr Musker said he was the last to see Williams in a video call around 8.30pm on the Friday evening before his body was found on the following Sunday. He added: 'I could tell when he was on it. He mentioned he had been to Liverpool in an Uber. I knew that he had been to get ketamine.' Mr Musker said he understood his friend planned to get a takeaway meal and have a bath. But he alerted Williams' neighbour, Janine Godbold, to go round to his house around lunchtime on Sunday, after concern over a lack of contact. Ms Godbold, told the court she became good friends with Williams after the entertainer moved to the village where she lived and they became near neighbours. She had keys to Williams' home, Swallow Barn, and went with her son Ryan, letting herself in. Ms Godbold broke down in tears as she told the court she found Williams in the bath. 'He just looked like he was sleeping, I ran over to him and put my hand under his head,' she said. 'I kept hold of him, I kept talking to him.' Paramedic Daniel Davies told the hearing he was called to the house but it was quickly apparent there was no pulse and no medical intervention could help. Det Sgt Thomas Philpotts, from Cheshire Police, said he was called to the scene due to the 'unusual' circumstances. When officers searched the house, Mr Philpotts said, 'several' snap bags which he believed had contained drugs were found in the bathroom bin and in a draw. The officer said he concluded there was nothing suspicious and no suggestion of a third-party involvement, and it was likely Williams had died after a medical episode in the bath, possibly brought on by drug use. A report from toxicologist Dr Kerry Taylor said tests showed a relatively high level of ketamine, but not at a level normally causing death. However, the drug can cause drowsiness, seizures and heart stimulation and the concentration may have dissipated over time. Dr David Butterworth, the pathologist who carried out the post-mortem, said there was no evidence of drowning. His report said the use of ketamine could have contributed to toxicity and death, and the amounts found in Williams' body could have been higher when he was alive than the levels found after death due to the passage of time. Dr Butterworth concluded: 'This man has died form the effects of cardio respiratory arrest due to the use of ketamine.' His father, Lee Williams, told the hearing: 'He was just an outgoing character who was full of life, he just wanted to make people laugh. 'He achieved his goals. He had future goals he wanted to achieve. Along the way he always wanted to try to help his community, which he did and try to help other drag queens. 'He was always available. He never turned anybody down. He never turned his back on anybody. He never said no. 'He loved the stage, that's where he saw the rest of his career being, on the stage, in the theatre. 'That's what he loved to do.'
