Experts on cold water shock and drowning said for somebody of Nicola’s size, it would have taken one or two breaths in of water to be a lethal dose
Nicola Bulley likely would have lost consciousness within seconds of entering the water on the day she disappeared, an inquest has heard.
Giving evidence alongside Prof Tipton, consultant anaesthetist and medical director for HM Coastguard Dr Paddy Morgan said if someone has taken an initial gasp, from the cold water shock and then goes underwater, the length of time you would be able to hold your breath is “10 seconds at best and most likely one to two seconds”.
The professor's evidence followed on from that of PC Matthew Thackray, a police diver who examined the water as part of the coroner's investigation. He sounded similar warnings about the impact of cold water shock.
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