Dogwalker's death remains unexplained after inquest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Christine Ash, 69, died after collapsing while walking her dog but no cause could be determined.

Christine Ash was found collapsed on a footpath at Nacton Foreshore near Levington on 12 October while walking her dog. Members of the public called emergency services, and paramedics attended despite the remote location. An air ambulance was also dispatched, but Mrs Ash died at Ipswich Hospital on 14 October.

Mrs Ash's sister, Mary Rudd, told the court that Mrs Ash had appeared well when they last met on 1 October, having recently returned from holiday together in Croatia. Mrs Ash had suffered a stomach bug before leaving for the holiday but had recovered from it and was otherwise in good health.

Suffolk Coroners' Court held a full inquest on Tuesday, where a 'very detailed' post-mortem examination was revealed to have been carried out. However, no cause of death could be identified. Assistant coroner Dr Daniel Sharpstone said the lack of evidence made it impossible to return a conclusion on how Mrs Ash came by her sudden death, and he therefore returned an open conclusion.

How it is being reported

• Death of dogwalker found collapsed remains unsolvedChristine Ash, 69, died after collapsing while walking her dog at Nacton Foreshore, near Levington. No cause of death was found, the inquest heard.Ipswich Star · 20 Oct, 16:40
• Death of dogwalker found collapsed remains unsolvedChristine Ash, 69, died after collapsing while walking her dog at Nacton Foreshore, near Levington. No cause of death was found, the inquest heard.East Anglian Daily Times · 20 Oct, 16:40

In this story: Christine Ash · Mary Rudd · Dr Daniel Sharpstone · Nacton Foreshore · Levington · Ipswich Hospital · Suffolk Coroners' Court

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