Michael Holt, a 54-year-old British rower from Porthmadog, tragically died during an attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a 3,000-mile challenge. An inquest revealed that his death was accidental, resulting from multiple injuries sustained when his vessel was struck by a wave. The examination of his body indicated he died from 'polytrauma due to accidental injury'. Additionally, it was found that shortly before his death, Holt lost an oar and cut his hand, having been 'nearly knocked overboard' by a strong wave.
Shortly before he died, Michael Holt lost an oar and cut his hand when he was 'nearly knocked overboard' by a strong wave https://t.co/Rlby0IhtxF
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Michael Holt, 54, from Porthmadog, died from 'polytrauma due to accidental injury' a doctor examining his body said https://t.co/u8BbHiqK5w
A rower died in the Atlantic Ocean after injuring his hand when his boat was hit by a wave, an inquest hears https://t.co/rScEir0f2B
Michael Holt: Atlantic Ocean rower died after wave injured hand https://t.co/XuBfDqjIn1
British rower, 54, who was found dead in his boat during 3,000-mile challenge to cross the Atlantic, died by accident after suffering multiple injuries when his vessel was 'hit by a wave', inquest hears https://t.co/oJqJ9xMQ2C https://t.co/0shhc1zmSy