UK MOM OF TWO ‘CHOKES TO DEATH’ DURING MARSHMALLOW-EATING CHALLENGE

Wed 11 October 2023:

Tragically, the Welsh woman who choked to death during a marshmallow-eating challenge is not the first person to pass away after a stunt of this kind, media reported.

The woman, identified as Natalie Buss by UK media, passed away during a Beddau RFC in Rhondda Cynon Taf rugby club fundraiser. She was from South Wales.

Buss, 37, was supposed to stuff as many marshmallows in her mouth as she could as part of the stunt.

But, while doing so, the mother of two collapsed on Saturday night after choking and was later pronounced dead.

The Welsh rugby club paid tribute, describing her as a “wonderful wife, mother and daughter”.

They said in a statement that had “lost a very dear friend”.

Natalie Buss, 37, died while participating in a marshmallow-eating contest on Saturday.Facebook/Natalie Buss

In a Facebook post, Beddau RFC said: “The club and the Beddau community are heartbroken. On Saturday night we lost a very dear friend who will be sadly missed.”

“Everybody associated with Beddau RFC and within the community is nothing less than devastated at the weekend’s tragic accident and we struggle to comprehend the sense of loss people are feeling,” the statement added.

“This said, we must acknowledge that our loss pales into insignificance in comparison to the loss of a lady who was a wonderful wife, mother and daughter to what was an absolutely tragic turn of events.

“As a club, we send out our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to all the family, the close friends and to all those that this has so badly impacted – you are all in our thoughts today,” it added.

Given that Buss’ terrible death is not the first consequence of the game, many have expressed worries about the stunt. After attempting the challenge with two friends in 2019, Mia Austin passed away. She was reportedly motivated by watching the game on the TV series.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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