Woman probably suffered ‘sudden cardiac death’ during water therapy in UK, inquest hears

Kellie Jean Poole, who died during a cold water therapy session. Photograph: Facebook

A woman who died during a water therapy session near the Peak District probably suffered “sudden cardiac death” caused by the cold water, an inquest has heard.

Kellie Jean Poole had an undiagnosed heart condition that was likely to have contributed to her death shortly after she entered the River Goyt in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, on 25 April 2022.