Luke Willetts died aged 33 on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
An inquest opened today (Thursday, January 11) into his death at Northallerton Coroner's Court.
The court heard Mr Willetts’ body was found in flood water near Alne Road in Tollerton and he was identified by his partner.
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