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Woman died of heatstroke while climbing Yr Wyddfa, inquest hears

A 35-year-old woman, Sophie Goodyer-Bird, died from exertional heatstroke while climbing Yr Wyddfa in July, an inquest opening has heard.

  • Sophie Goodyer-Bird, 35, from Birmingham, was climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on 10 July.
  • She became unresponsive near the end of the walk and was confirmed to have died shortly afterwards.
  • A provisional cause of death was given as exertional heat stroke.

An inquest opening at Caernarfon Coroners' Court heard that Sophie Goodyer-Bird, 35, died of heatstroke while climbing Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, on 10 July. Ms Goodyer-Bird, from Birmingham, reportedly became increasingly tired while descending the mountain.

Emergency services were called and attempted CPR after she became unresponsive near the end of the walk, but were unable to revive her. Her death was confirmed shortly afterwards.

Coroner Kate Robertson noted that the provisional cause of death was exertional heat stroke. The inquest has been adjourned to a full hearing at a later date.

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