Overview

• Nerys Bethan Lloyd was sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter after a fatal paddleboarding tour on the River Cleddau in 2021.
• The incident claimed the lives of four participants, who were swept over a dangerous weir during treacherous weather conditions and a flood alert.
• Lloyd failed to provide safety briefings, proper equipment, or warnings about the hazardous weir, which contributed to the tragedy.
• Details revealed Lloyd had been dismissed from Wales Police in 2022 for making a fraudulent insurance claim prior to the paddleboarding incident.
• The case has sparked scrutiny over safety standards in adventure sports, with calls for stricter regulations and oversight to prevent similar tragedies.