Nerys Lloyd, a former police officer, has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months for gross negligence manslaughter after leading a paddleboarding expedition that tragically resulted in the deaths of four individuals in a rain-swollen river in Wales. Despite her background in safety, she failed to assess the river's hazards adequately, resulting in her group becoming trapped in dangerous waters. The judge highlighted Lloyd's responsibility and the serious deficiencies in safety preparations including the use of inappropriate paddleboard leashes. Lloyd has accepted her blame but argued there was no clear plan to go over a dangerous weir, a claim dismissed by the court.
Mrs Justice Stacey emphasized how the group, trusting in Lloyd's expertise, faced conditions they were not prepared for, emphasizing her failure in safety precaution.
Lloyd's actions led to severe consequences, as she had not only failed to check the river's state but also neglected proper safety equipment for the conditions.
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