An elderly woman who died after being found in the River Avon in Bath has been named as 77-year-old Evelyn Waite.
She was pulled from the water near North Parade Bridge by police at around 6pm on Wednesday, December 5, and was taken to the Royal United Hospital in a serious condition.
However, she failed to recover and died in hospital on Sunday, December 9.
Police had previously said she was 71 years old and died on Monday morning, but this has now been clarified by the coroner, who confirmed her identity.
A post-mortem has been carried out and an inquest has been opened and adjourned.
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