MYSTERY surrounds why a man got into a river after his dead body was pulled from the water, an inquest has heard.
Paul Yeomans died after entering the river on Riverside Road in Norwich on August 29 last year.
Police, fire, and ambulance crews rushed to the scene of the incident.
But despite their best efforts to resuscitate him, the 37-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Paul’s death was listed as drowning alongside alcohol ingestion.
An inquest into his death took place on March 13 at Norfolk Coroner’s Court.
During the proceedings, a witness said that they heard loud music and splashing noises in the vicinity.
The noises were described as similar to someone struggling to swim.
A bicycle and bag of clothing, believed to be Paul’s, were found on the river bank.
The court also heard from Paul’s friends who described him as a “good person” and someone who wanted “so much more than his demons allowed”.
The inquest heard that he had a history of heavy drinking and drug use, such as heroin, but was able to restrain himself from the latter.
Ethanol levels of 144mg were found in his blood during a toxicology examination, which was believed to have a significant effect on his cognitive function.
Paul was found to have worked with a health and social care charity, Change Grow Live, for his addiction issues.
But no evidence suggested that he had any mental health admissions or had thoughts of self-harm.
Assistant coroner Robin Weyell concluded the inquest by stating that there was insufficient evidence as to why Paul entered the water.
He added that there was also no evidence that he had suicidal thoughts.
Mr Weyell ended the inquest by giving his condolences to those that were affected by Paul’s passing.
