A woman celebrating her partner's birthday at a secluded luxury cabin died while drinking alcohol in the spa. The death of a Christchurch woman who was celebrating her partner's birthday at a secluded luxury cabin has highlighted the risks of drinking alcohol while in spas. Elise Rutherford Photography Deborah Jeanne Long, 67, died in March while at Te Wepu Intrepid Pods in French Farm, Akaroa. Long, who had a hypertensive heart disease, died from a functional cardiovascular collapse due to alcohol intoxication and hot spa pool immersion, the coroner said. Coroner Tutton said some spa pool suppliers advertised that their products may help lower blood pressure.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2019 16:52 UTC