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Woman Drowns During Walk; Alcohol Level Above Legal Limit

5/6/2026

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Cole-Nottage drowned after becoming trapped in water during a walk with daughter and dog, leading officials to confirm her death.
Blood alcohol concentration was measured above the drink-drive limit, although Michael Wheeler said she was not slurring and he thought she was sober.
Witnesses said she screamed while men pulled her legs.
A girl who called the ambulance reported she shouted as water covered her head and blamed delayed response.

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Cole-Nottage drowned after becoming trapped in water during a walk with daughter and dog, leading officials to confirm her death.
Blood alcohol concentration was measured above the drink-drive limit, although Michael Wheeler said she was not slurring and he thought she was sober.
Witnesses said she screamed while men pulled her legs.
A girl who called the ambulance reported she shouted as water covered her head and blamed delayed response.