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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 sessionBonding 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 said the cause of death was ischemic heart disease and coronary artery atheroma. 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.