Inquest Reveals Details of Mother’s Fatal Fall at Lowestoft Seafront

Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, died after becoming trapped between sea defence rocks as the tide rose, with an inquest into her death ongoing.

Saffron Cole-Nottage, a mother of three, slipped twice on a narrow coastal path in Lowestoft, Suffolk, before becoming trapped between sea defence rocks on February 2, 2025.
Her 11-year-old daughter and bystanders attempted to free her, but she remained trapped until emergency services arrived.
Cole-Nottage was partially submerged in rising water and was pronounced dead at the scene despite rescue efforts.
The path where the incident occurred has been described by locals as extremely slippery due to algae, with warnings posted to avoid the area.
An inquest into her death has been opened and adjourned, with a review hearing scheduled for June 6, as further inquiries are conducted.