Doctors say cold water as well as obesity could have contributed to death of Kellie Jean Poole near Peak District
A woman who died during a water therapy session near the Peak District probably suffered “sudden cardiac death” caused by the cold water, an inquest has heard.
At an inquest into her death, which began on Tuesday at Chesterfield coroners court, a doctor said the temperature of the water – recorded as 10.7C – was relevant. Giving his evidence, Dr Zaitoun said Poole was obese according to her body mass index, and her heart was heavier than expected, which could have contributed to her death.
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