Woman died of heatstroke climbing Yr Wyddfa, inquest hears

A blonde woman with a full face of makeup. Her hair is wavy and she's wearing clear big glasses, looking directly into the camera.

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.

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.

More top stories

Original source Woman died of heatstroke climbing Yr Wyddfa, inquest hears

Back to home