Nicola Bulley died as a result of drowning and was alive when she fell into the water.
Home Office pathologist, Dr Alison Armour, confirmed the cause of death while giving evidence at an inquest at County Hall in Preston. She said watery fluid and fragments of dirt found inside Nicola's body were "typical features we see in cases of drowning."
She added that Nicola was alive when she entered the water and that there was "no evidence" she was harmed. Addressing the possibility Nicola had been strangled Dr Armour said there were no signs of trauma to the neck.
