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Girl, 11, unlawfully killed after she drowned at waterpark, inquest rules

Eleven-Year-Old Kyra Hill drowned on August 6, 2022, at Liquid Leisure waterpark near Windsor, Berkshire, during a birthday party.
Gross health and safety breaches caused the death, including deep water without proper signage and no emergency or risk plans.
Kyra struggled in a designated swimming area reaching depths up to 4.67 meters, was seen underwater around 3:20pm, and was found over an hour later.
Kyra's family lawyer accused owner Stuart Marston of gross negligence manslaughter, stating he owed a duty of care to swimmers in the risky area.
Senior coroner Heidi Connor ruled Kyra was unlawfully killed, highlighting the health and safety failings that contributed to this outcome.

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