June 27th 2023.
Nicola Bulley's partner Paul Ansell revealed it had been a 'normal morning' for the family before her disappearance. He had sent her a text asking if she was lost, but he now believes she had gone to put a harness on her dog shortly before falling into the River Wyre.
Her mobile phone was found on a bench overlooking the water, still connected to a work Teams call. Mr Ansell told the inquest: "She was still listening to that meeting, so I think she must have maybe put the phone on the bench and gone to put the harness back on Willow."
It was revealed that Nicola had gone to A&E a matter of weeks before her death due to an injury to her head. GP Dr Rebecca Gray told the hearing at County Hall, Preston, that Nicola had complained of increased drowsiness and vomiting after a fall. A CT scan came back normal.
Mental health clinician Theresa Lewis Leevy also spoke, saying that Nicola did not appear depressed despite concerns over her increased drinking. When asked if she appeared depressed, Ms Leevy said: "No, no, not that I could ascertain at the time."
Nicola's sister Louise also spoke at the inquest, tearfully saying: "Nikki was my big sister... very much a planner. She started her career again, a busy mum, as most people are, juggling a career and family life. She always had things under her control."
Experts revealed that entering into cold water could have caused Nicola to gasp for air and drown within seconds. Her final text, to a friend called Lucy, was also discussed.
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