Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishA nature lover nicknamed the ‘Bear Grylls of Wales’ died after taking his clothes off and freezing to death while on a walk, an inquest has heard.Aaron Luke Davies, 31, was discovered by a farmer in a remote field four days after he was last seen alive.Mr Davies was under the influence of amphetamine at the time of his death and was found 800 yards away from his clothes, in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, the inquest was told.He had previously struggled with his mental health and things had worsened before his death due to a family break-up, it was heard. The inquest, held at Pontypridd Coroners’ Court on Wednesday, heard how Mr Davies’ bank card was used days after his death, and his family had raised further concerns about the circumstances. However, the coroner rejected that third party involvement contributed to the death.Coroner Graeme Hughes read out a statement from Mr Davies’ father, Christopher Davies, who said the family ‘loved him dearly’.It read: ‘[His] life went downhill significantly following a family break-up [which led] to a serious mental breakdown. He preferred to be homeless and free, wandering mountains with no [regard] to his safety.’ Aaron Luke Davies, 31, was discovered by a farmer in a remote field four days after he was last seen aliveHe said that when his son’s mental health issues and vulnerabilities worsened he would use illicit drugs to ‘self medicate’, adding: ‘It was a dreadful mistake to leave in the early hours in temperatures below -10C. He could never have survived.’Mr Davies had previously been diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia. The inquest heard how Mr Davies, of no fixed abode, was last seen by his friend Jonathan Howard on January 19, 2023. In a statement read out by the coroner Mr Howard said his friend had visited him the day before and stayed overnight.At around 5am, Mr Davies told him he was leaving for a walk. Mr Howard said: ‘He didn’t say when he would be back but said he would be back.’ He recalled that Mr Davies left his house wearing a dark coloured ‘robust jacket’ and grey tracksuit bottoms with cigarette burns on them.Mr Davies’ body was found on land between Cwmbrith and Upper Cwmbrith by farmer Matthew Powell, after he travelled to the field to tend to his sheep.The conditions the previous night were described as ‘extremely cold’ and snow had settled on the ground. Mr Powell said the area was very remote and that he had never had any issues with trespassers because of this. The nature lover had no fixed abode and would frequently walk in remote areas without regard for his safety, the court heardHe said it was clear that Mr Davies was deceased and so he called the police. He added that he had last visited the site around three days earlier and had not noticed the body that time.Giving oral evidence, Detective Inspector Christine Beaton told the inquest an ‘extensive’ investigation was launched by Dyfed-Powys Police. She said a number of theories were explored from the outset, including the possibility that Mr Davies had been assaulted and/or moved to the location.She said items of clothing later confirmed to have been worn by Mr Davies were discovered between 800 yards from the body. It was heard how this included three hoodies, a T-shirt, shoes and socks.During her evidence, family members of Mr Davies raised that they found it unusual that the socks had been placed inside the shoes, since it was something ‘he never did’. They added that they found it strange that his T-shirt was placed under the hoodies, rather than on top.Continuing her evidence DI Beaton said officers found evidence that Mr Davies’ bank card had been used twice on January 25, 2023. She said following this a person was arrested on suspicion of theft and cautioned, but said that Mr Davies always gave him access to his bank card. Officers could not prove theft and so no further action was taken. She added: ‘He was not able to help with how [Mr Davies] came about his death.’Representing the family, solicitor Graham Goodwill explored the idea of possible gang involvement associated with Mr Davies’ death. However, DI Beaten said the evidence did not point to this.The inquest heard a number of substances were found in Mr Davies’ blood by pathologists, including 102 micrograms (mg) of amphetamine, 8.9mg of norketamine (a by-product of ketamine), as well as therapeutic levels of anti-psychotic medications haloperidol and olanzapine.It was said the level of amphetamine detected was associated with recreational use, but was also at the lower end of doses associated with amphetamine-related deaths. Coroner Hughes at Pontypridd Coroners’ Court (pictured) said Mr Davies died from hypothermia having likely collapsed in an extremely cold field while under the influence of illicit drugsConsultant forensic pathologist Edward John Williams gave his medical cause of death as: ‘Hypothermia in a man who had used amphetamine.’Dr Williams explained that on examination there was no evidence of traumatic injury, or either external or internal injuries to the neck. He noted multiple areas of abrasions, as well as superficial skin loss on the hands consistent with handling barbed wire.He also noted a number of physical signs which led him to believe Mr Davies may have suffered from hypothermia. The theory also offered an explanation as to why Mr Davies was naked. He said: ‘Processes in the brain can lead to a person removing their clothing even though it is very cold.’ He said this is a known phenomenon called ‘paradoxical undressing’.Mr Goodwill put it to Dr Williams that a possibility may be that Mr Davies died elsewhere and was moved to the location he was found. Dr Williams said the theory is ‘not where the pathological findings [lead]’.Summing up his findings the coroner said the amphetamine had likely ‘hampered’ Mr Davies’ ability to assess his surroundings in ‘extremely cold weather’. He said this likely compromised his decision making resulting in him removing his clothes and exposing himself to the elements.He accepted it was most likely that Mr Davies’ clothes were found away from his body due to ‘paradoxical undressing’ associated with hypothermia. Mr Hughes continued: ‘The evidence does not allow me to be precise as to when [Mr Davies] died. All I can find is that he likely died after January 19, 2023, it is more likely his death occurred after January 20.’He said he had heard no evidence as to how Mr Davies ended up at the location other than by his own means, likely by walking there. He said: ‘There is ample evidence before the court that he would walk in remote areas without due regard to his safety.’Mr Hughes added: ‘I find that [Mr Davies] is more likely to have died where he was found than elsewhere.’He gave a narrative conclusion that Mr Davies died from hypothermia having likely collapsed in an extremely cold field while under the influence of illicit drugs.
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