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'Coasteering' led to man's death | 'Coasteering' led to man's death |
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An adrenaline rush from taking part in the extreme sport of coasteering led to a man's death, an inquest had heard. | An adrenaline rush from taking part in the extreme sport of coasteering led to a man's death, an inquest had heard. |
John Gregory, 40, of Davyhulme, Manchester, died after jumping 30ft (9.1m) off cliffs into the sea at Cwmtydu, near New Quay, Ceredigion. | John Gregory, 40, of Davyhulme, Manchester, died after jumping 30ft (9.1m) off cliffs into the sea at Cwmtydu, near New Quay, Ceredigion. |
He suffered from heart disease, but was unaware how serious his condition was and died soon after jumping in May, the inquest in Aberystwyth was told. | He suffered from heart disease, but was unaware how serious his condition was and died soon after jumping in May, the inquest in Aberystwyth was told. |
Ceredigion coroner Peter Brunton recorded a verdict of accidental death. | Ceredigion coroner Peter Brunton recorded a verdict of accidental death. |
Pathologist Dr Christopher Simpson said that an adrenaline rush could precipitate death in someone with serious heart problems. | Pathologist Dr Christopher Simpson said that an adrenaline rush could precipitate death in someone with serious heart problems. |
He added that Mr Gregory risked dying suddenly at any time, and "running for the bus" could have brought on his death. | He added that Mr Gregory risked dying suddenly at any time, and "running for the bus" could have brought on his death. |
Bonding session | Bonding session |
Coroner Mr Brunton said Mr Gregory's poor health meant his life would have been hanging by a thread. | Coroner Mr Brunton said Mr Gregory's poor health meant his life would have been hanging by a thread. |
"Very quickly after this jump he must have been overcome by pain," he added. | "Very quickly after this jump he must have been overcome by pain," he added. |
"Death was clearly brought on by the activity." | "Death was clearly brought on by the activity." |
Mr Gregory was in a group of about 16 people from the floor and carpet cleaning industry on a bonding session in mid Wales, the inquest heard. | Mr Gregory was in a group of about 16 people from the floor and carpet cleaning industry on a bonding session in mid Wales, the inquest heard. |
They had been canoeing on 15 May, but a day later went coasteering in the coastal village of Cwmtydu. | They had been canoeing on 15 May, but a day later went coasteering in the coastal village of Cwmtydu. |
David Altomstone, who had been the first person to jump off the cliffs, told the inquest: "He (Mr Gregory) was quite excited to do it (coasteering)." | David Altomstone, who had been the first person to jump off the cliffs, told the inquest: "He (Mr Gregory) was quite excited to do it (coasteering)." |
Following his jump Mr Gregory swam towards Mr Altomstone and said he "had to get out" of the water. | Following his jump Mr Gregory swam towards Mr Altomstone and said he "had to get out" of the water. |
But he was unable to and two lifeboats from nearby New Quay were called to the scene. | But he was unable to and two lifeboats from nearby New Quay were called to the scene. |
Mr Gregory was later pronounced dead on the town's beach, the inquest heard. | Mr Gregory was later pronounced dead on the town's beach, the inquest heard. |
Pathologist Dr Simpson gave the cause of death as ischemic heart disease, with an underlying cause of coronary artery atheroma. | |
The inquest was told that Mr Gregory was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2005. | The inquest was told that Mr Gregory was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2005. |
His GP Dr RG Wilson said in a statement read out in court that Mr Gregory had been a smoker and there was a history of heart problems in his family. | His GP Dr RG Wilson said in a statement read out in court that Mr Gregory had been a smoker and there was a history of heart problems in his family. |
Coasteering involves swimming, jumping and cliff climbing. | Coasteering involves swimming, jumping and cliff climbing. |