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Mum, 33, dies after becoming entangled in baby bouncer

An 'incredible' mum died after a horrific accident when she became entangled in a baby bouncer.

An inquest heard that Laura Rogers, 33, was found dead at her home in home in Harwich Close in Redcar on May 21, 2022, reports the Daily Mirror.

At the hearing the tragic mum was described as "selfless" and someone who "loved her girls more than anything".

They also reported that Laura suffered from anxiety after the births of her two children but had sought help and was prescribed medication and responded well.

Her fmaily said she was looking forward to resuming her studies at Teesside University.

Her loved ones told Teesside Live they believe her death was an "accident" and said she was committed to her two children.

At the hearing, Laura's mum Nicola said she became concerned when she hadn't heard from Laura on the morning of May 21.

She said: "I went to the house but couldn't get in. I rang her friend to see what had happened but she said she left Laura about 12 and said everything was ok. I went back home but knew something wasn't right."

Her friends were contacted by Nicola and they broke into the property but found Laura unresponsive.

A subsequent post-mortem examination was carried out by pathologist Dr David Scoones and toxicology results found alcohol and cocaine in Laura's system.

Assistant coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool Karin Welsh told the family she would not record a verdict of suicide as she was not satisfied Laura had any intention to take her own life.

The coroner also referred to Laura's commitment to her children and her midwifery studies.

Recording a narrative conclusion, assistant coroner Welsh said: "I am going to record that Laura was found entangled in a baby bouncer. It's a long time since I've been in court with this many people and I think that encapsulates everything that Laura meant to you all.

"I hope the end of our involvement brings some peace to you as a family."

The assistant coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool Karin Welsh told the family she would not record a verdict of suicide. (Evening Gazette)

Laura's family paid tribute to the beloved mum after the inquest. In a heartfelt statement they said: "In the early hours of 21st May 2022 we lost our beautiful Laura and our lives have not been the same since.

"She was the most incredible mum and loved her girls more than anything, family and friends meant the world to her, she brightened the lives of those who loved her and she loved back unconditionally.

"She had the absolute best sense of humour and nothing was too much trouble for her. She was selfless, loyal and supportive and everything was better when she was around.

"Laura is so very dearly and painfully missed every single day by everyone whose lives she touched and we remain so immensely proud of our girl and all she achieved."

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