Paddleboard guide jailed for 10 years over deaths of four people in Wales

Nerys Lloyd, a former police officer, was sentenced to 10 years and six months for leading a paddleboarding trip that ended in four deaths on the River Cleddau. The incident occurred after she failed to check the river's dangerous conditions, allowing a 'hydraulic spin' to occur when her group fell over a weir. Despite her full blame, the court noted her lack of expertise and responsibility towards her co-instructor, Paul O'Dwyer, who unfortunately lost his life trying to save others. Calls for stricter regulations on paddleboarding safety have arisen following this tragedy.