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Mother's tragic drowning in bathtub revealed
3 Mar
Summary
- A mother with multiple sclerosis tragically drowned in her bathtub.
- Her devastated son discovered her body at their home.
- Her illness was a major contributing factor to the accidental death.
Kim Gibson, a 50-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, tragically drowned in her bathtub at her home in Newton Flotman, Norwich. Her son, Harry Gibson, discovered her body in the bathroom on June 25, 2025, after returning from work. Emergency services responded swiftly but were unable to save her.
An inquest revealed that Kim's multiple sclerosis had significantly impacted her mobility, leading doctors to recommend a wheelchair and advise against bathing alone. Her husband noted she was reluctant to ask for help despite struggling with her condition.
The post-mortem examination concluded that drowning was the cause of death, with her MS being a major contributing factor. The coroner ruled the death accidental, speculating it may have happened as she attempted to use her bath chair.
