The inquest was opened before Suffolk Coroners' Court in Ipswich. (Image: Lucy Taylor)
A passer-by dialled 999 after spotting a sign in a woman’s window.
The passer-by spotted the sign in Geraldine Collins’ front window while passing her home in Rendlesham on September 5, 2025.
The 77-year-old had written the sign “asking for help” for her dog, Suffolk Coroners' Court was told on Friday. Concerned, the passer-by called the emergency services.
The police and paramedics arrived. Inside, they found Ms Collins unresponsive on her living-room floor.
Ms Collins was pronounced dead at the scene.
An inquest into her death was opened by Suffolk assistant coroner Jyoti Gill on Friday. Ms Gill adjourned the inquest for further work to be carried out.
A new date has not yet been fixed.
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