Senior coroner Paul Marks opened the inquests into the deaths of Ethan Harry Slater, 17, and Cherish Adele Bean, 15, at a hearing in Hull on Tuesday. The coroner described the deaths as 'tragic and unexpected' and extended his condolences to the families. According to the coroner, the teens were on a family holiday at Little Eden Country Park in Carnaby, near Bridlington, and were both fit and well on the evening of February 17, 2026.
The coroner said they died in Cabin 31, which a police officer later explained is also called the 'man cave'. The exact cause of death has not been confirmed by medical authorities. Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater left their family's main cabin to go watch TV together in the smaller cabin, known as the 'man cave', at 2100 hours, the coroner stated.
About 50 minutes later, Cherish returned to speak to her mother, complaining of a headache. She was given Calpol, as the family had no paracetamol, and returned to Cabin 31. The coroner said Cherish texted her mother at 2200 saying 'good night' and that she loved her, and Ethan went back to the cabin at a similar time.
The circumstances of the teens being found dead on February 18th remain unclear. Police have taken away a boiler from Cabin 31 at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington for investigation. Det Chief inspector Ben Robinson told the coroner that police have made a fourth arrest in relation to the deaths.
He said, 'We have arrested and interviewed four suspects who are associated with the management and maintenance of the Little Eden Country Park. We have obtained witness accounts from family and friends. ' Det Chief inspector Ben Robinson confirmed that the 'Man Cave' is the name given to Cabin 31.
What specific charges, if any, have been filed against the four arrested suspects is not yet known. After the teens were found dead, Cherish's mother described her as the 'perfect girl', while Ethan was described as 'the most beautiful young man to walk the earth'. The investigation into maintenance or safety issues with the boiler or cabin that might have led to carbon monoxide poisoning is ongoing.
Police are also looking into whether there were any previous incidents or complaints about carbon monoxide at Little Eden Country Park. The inquest will continue as authorities work to determine the full circumstances of the deaths.