Man found on Cork golf course died from hypothermia, postmortem finds
A postmortem examination has confirmed that 28-year-old Jack O’Donovan died of hypothermia on a golf course in County Cork. Authorities believe the death was a tragic accident involving 'paradoxical undressing,' a phenomenon where hypothermia victims remove clothing due to a false sensation of overheating.
Why it matters
The report clarifies the circumstances of a mysterious death, providing closure to the community and highlighting the physiological dangers of extreme cold.
A postmortem has ruled out foul play in the death of a man who was found partially clothed on a golf course in Co Cork .
Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster confirmed to gardaí on Saturday that 28-year-old Jack O’Donovan, who was from Macroom, had died as a result of hypothermia.
His body was found on Macroom golf course at 9.30am on Friday by a staff member of Macroom Golf Club.
The staff member contacted the emergency services and the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Officers from Macroom Garda station cordoned off the scene and erected a tent to protect the body from the elements.
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