A MUM collapsed and died after leaving the stage where she was taking place in a marshmallow eating competition, an inquest heard.
Natalie Buss, 37, was part of the charity event that involved fitting the “most marshmallows into their mouths”.
WNSNatalie Buss died after taking part in the charity event[/caption]
The mum-of-two then left the stage at Beddau Rugby Club, near Pontypridd, at collapsed in a corridor area.
An inquest was told she appeared to be choking, with CPR carried out by people at the club until paramedics attived.
Tragically, Natalie couldn’t be saved and was declared following the October 7 horror.
A provisional cause of death has not been given but Patricia Morgan, area coroner for South Wales Central, said there was “reason to believe her death was unnatural in nature”.
She adjourned the inquest pending further investigations.
Ms Morgan added: “I take the opportunity to express my condolences to the family of Natalie Louise Buss at this tragic time.”
Tributes flooded in for Natalie, who worked as an accountant for finance firm UHY Hacker Young alongside husband Elliott, 40.
Beddau RFC said: “The club and the Beddau community are heartbroken. On Saturday night we lost a very dear friend who will be sadly missed.
“Everybody associated with Beddau RFC and within the community are nothing less than devastated at the weekend’s tragic accident and we struggle to comprehend the sense of loss people are feeling.
“That said we must acknowledge that our loss pales into insignificance in comparison to the loss of a lady who was a wonderful wife, mother, and daughter to what was an absolutely tragic turn of events.
“As a club we send out our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to all the family, the close friends, and to all those that this has so badly impacted.”
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, which regulates health and safety issues in the area, is investigating.
FacebookNatalie worked as an accountant for finance firm UHY Hacker Young alongside husband Elliott[/caption]
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WNSThe tragedy unfolded at the Beddau Rugby Club[/caption]
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