Mother died after choking on marshmallows during eating competition.

According to reports from a recent hearing, a heartbreaking tragedy occurred at a fundraiser when a 37-year-old mother named Natalie Buss passed away after participating in a marshmallow-eating contest. The event, which was held at Beddau RFC near Pontypridd, South Wales, was meant to raise funds for the under 10s rugby team that Ms. Buss's son was a part of.

Ms. Buss was called up to join the contest by the DJ, a popular entertainer named Christopher Gibbons, also known as "Roly-Poly". As a DJ and entertainer for over 15 years, Mr. Gibbons was described as an established entertainer at the hearing. Ms. Buss excitedly joined the contest and began swallowing handfuls of pink and white marshmallows that were lined up on the podium. However, tragedy struck when she collapsed after leaving the stage.

Members of the crowd, including an off-duty nurse, immediately rushed to her aid while someone went to get a defibrillator from a nearby school. Despite their efforts, Ms. Buss tragically choked to death, leaving those around her in shock and tears. The pre-inquest hearing was told that Mr. Gibbons, who had hosted hundreds of parties and events, has since decided to stop introducing the game to people.

The inquest, to be held at a later date, will focus on the risk assessment and risk mitigation of the game. Coroner Gavin Knox expressed his intention to sit with a jury for the inquest, which is likely to be heard next year. Inquests with a jury are typically held for deaths that occur in suspicious or contentious circumstances, or have wider implications for the public. Ms. Buss's death has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation.

The inquest will hear from Ms. Buss's husband, Mr. Gibbons, two paramedics who attended to her, and her GP. The family was informed that a full inquest may not take place for at least six months due to a backlog of jury inquests caused by the pandemic. Shortly after her death, local MP Alex Davies-Jones expressed her condolences to the family and offered any assistance she could provide.

Meanwhile, the rugby club and the community are devastated by Ms. Buss's passing. In a statement, Beddau RFC expressed their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Buss, who was described as a wonderful wife, mother, and daughter. They acknowledged that the loss of Ms. Buss was incomparable and that their thoughts were with all those who were affected by this tragic accident.

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