31 OCT 2017
Shane Galliers drowned after being swept into the sea while scattering sister's ashes, inquest hears
A grieving grandfather drowned in the sea off the Cornish coast
while scattering his sisters' ashes, an inquest has heard.
Shane Galliers, of Launceston but originally from Berkshire, was taking part in a family gathering in tribute to his late sister when he died on January 31, 2015.
He was with about 20 family members at Trebarwith Strand, near
Tintagel , before he was swept into the sea and never seen again.
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The 51-year-old, who was carrying his sister's ashes, decided to walk a little farther away from the group to say a personal goodbye to his sibling.
The father-of-one was then hit by a large wave which dragged him into the water and his heavy clothing made it difficult for him to swim.
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He added: "Shane Galliers put himself in a risky situation.
"He was alone on the rocks.
"He was of a slight build, with a back operation leaving him disabled.
"There was no third party involvement. My opinion is that Mr Galliers died in the sea."
After hearing the report, Mr Cox concluded that Mr Galliers' death was accidental.
He said: "Given the evidence that we have heard from the police, I am going to record the medical cause of the death as drowning.
Grandfather drowned after being swept by the sea while scattering sister's ashes
