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Woman dies of heatstroke on Snowdon during descent

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A 35-year-old woman from Birmingham died of exertional heatstroke while descending Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), on 10 July.
An inquest opening at Caernarfon Coroners' Court heard she became unresponsive near the end of the walk, and emergency services were unable to revive her.
A fundraiser has been launched for her 12-year-old son.

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Sophie Goodyer-Bird, a 35-year-old woman from Birmingham, was climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on 10 July, a few days after her birthday. During the descent, she became increasingly tired and unresponsive, leading to her death from exertional heatstroke.

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A 35-year-old woman died of heatstroke on Wales' highest mountain, an inquest has heard.

Sophie Goodyer-Bird, from Birmingham, was climbing Yr Wyddfa - also known as Snowdon - on 10 July, a few days after her birthday.

On Wednesday, an inquest opening at Caernarfon Coroners' Court heard Goodyer-Bird became increasingly tired while coming down the mountain.

Near the end of the walk, she became unresponsive, and was confirmed to have died shortly afterwards.

Coroner Kate Robertson said emergency services were called and attempted CPR, but were unable to revive her.

A provisional cause of death was given as exertional heat stroke.

The inquest was adjourned to a full hearing, which will take place at a later date.

Following her death, an online fundraiser was set up to raise money for her 12-year-old son.

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A full inquest hearing will be held at a later date to determine the full circumstances of Sophie Goodyer-Bird's death.
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What were the exact weather conditions on the mountain at the time of the incident?
Was Sophie Goodyer-Bird adequately prepared for the climb in terms of hydration, equipment, and experience?
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Woman dies of heatstroke on Snowdon during descent

Quick Look

A 35-year-old woman from Birmingham died of exertional heatstroke while descending Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), on 10 July.
An inquest opening at Caernarfon Coroners' Court heard she became unresponsive near the end of the walk, and emergency services were unable to revive her.
A fundraiser has been launched for her 12-year-old son.