Mother-of-three died from electrocution after charging her phone in the bath in 'horrendous tragedy'
A mother-of-three from Dublin died from electrocution while charging her mobile phone in the bath, an inquest has revealed.
Ann-Marie O’Gorman, 46, was pronounced dead at the Irish capital's Beaumont Hospital last October after her husband found her lifeless in their en-suite bathroom.
Husband Joe O’Gorman told the inquest of how he found her lying motionless in the bathtub in the evening - where he saw her iPhone and charging cable in the water.
She had been in good health and maintained an active lifestyle, regularly visiting the gym in early morning sessions, the probe heard.
O’Gorman was pronounced dead at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital last October
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Mr O’Gorman recounted how he had left home at 6.40pm to take his youngest child to a dance event in Portmarnock.
He spoke with his spouse over the phone at just over an hour later on the way back - a call on which he thought she had already entered the bathroom.
When he found her, Mr O’Gorman immediately removed the electronics from the water, and experienced a minor shock while lifting her from the tub.
He then told his older daughter to call emergency services while he tried to resuscitate his wife.
As he tried to revive her, he saw she had taken burn injuries on her hands and torso.
Dublin District Coroner's Court (pictured) was told of how Joe O’Gorman he found his wife lying motionless in the bathtub
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A pathologist later confirmed Mrs O'Gorman had sustained electrical burns to her chest and left arm, with severe burns on her right hand.
Now, the widower has demanded clearer warnings about the dangers of water on electronics packaging.
Mr O'Gorman pointed to previous incidents including a man's death in London in March 2017 and a child's death in America, both involving charging phones in bathrooms.
"The only thing you hear about is how these phones are great in up to six feet of water," he said. "It gives people the idea that you can have your phone near water.
“There should be warnings that this is dangerous."
A post-mortem examination confirmed the mother-of-three died by electrocution from a charging cable and phone whilst bathing.
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure and acknowledged the inherent risk of using electrical devices in the water.
She expressed sympathy to the family, and labelled the incident "a horrendous tragedy" at Dublin District Coroner's Court.