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Originally Posted by gldstwmn
Another thing that bothers me are the bruises on her body. How did she get those?
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I am a huge fan of Natalie to the extent that I remember where I was and what I was doing when I heard she had died.
There is a book by the coroner on the case called Coroner to the Stars. In it, from what, I remember he says the bruises on Natalie's legs were consistent with her trying to reboard the dinghy via some sort of metal step used by swimmers but not being be able to as the down jacket she was wearing had become heavy with water. It is believed she held onto the dinghy as it was carried by the tide and breeze for over a mile frantically fighting for her life.
I actually find, at the moment, the official version of events quite plausible and that it was some sort of freak accident surrounded by some unfortunate circumstances ie. arguing, drinking, people hearing or not taking her cries for help seriously as there were parties going on on other boats. I do believe though that help should have been called sooner.
Gill.