Mom, 37, Died Choking on Marshmallows During Sports Club Event

The woman collapsed and died Saturday during a fundraiser at a rugby club in Wales, according to police

A woman has died after choking on marshmallows during an event held at a Welsh rugby club, multiple outlets reported.

The individual involved was identified as Natalie Buss, 37, by multiple outlets, including the BBC, radio station LBC News and The Times. They also reported that she had been taking part in a marshmallow-eating challenge at an event held at the Beddau Rugby Football Club (RFC) in Wales when she choked to death.

South Wales Police confirmed to PEOPLE that first responders (known as emergency services in the U.K.) had attended the Beddau RFC this weekend where a woman died.

“At approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday 7 October emergency services were called [to] Beddau Rugby Club where a 37-year-old woman collapsed and died,” South Wales Police said in a statement to PEOPLE, adding that inquiries into the circumstances of the woman’s death are ongoing.

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The BBC reported that the tragic incident is believed to have taken place onstage at the club during a fundraising event that was held for Beddau RFC's under 10s team. Per The Times, Buss died during a challenge intended to see how many marshmallows contestants could fit into their mouths.

Following the incident on Saturday, Beddau RFC shared a statement on Facebook, where they paid tribute to “a very dear friend” following the “tragic accident.”

"The club and the Beddau community are heartbroken,” the club said. "On Saturday night we lost a very dear friend who will be sadly missed. Everybody associated with Beddau RFC and within the community are nothing less than devastated at the weekend's tragic accident and we struggle to comprehend the sense of loss people are feeling."

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The statement continued, "This said, we must acknowledge that our loss pales into insignificance in comparison to the loss of a lady who was a wonderful wife, mother and daughter to what was an absolutely tragic turn of events. As a club we send out our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to all the family, the close friends and to all those that this has so badly impacted - you are all in our thoughts today."

Beddau RFC then added that it was “here to support family, friends and the whole community” and offered the services of the club’s chaplain for anyone who wished to speak with or spend time with him. The club's message closed with a note of gratitude for the messages of condolences and support they had so far received.

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Many local sports clubs and individuals shared their thoughts in the comments section of the post, with Ynysybwl RFC writing, “Our thoughts go to Beddau rugby football club and the wider Beddau community at this devastating loss. Condolences and love from everyone associated with Ynysybwl RFC at this significantly sad time.”

One woman added, "My love and thoughts are with Natalie and her beautiful family. Devastating beyond words."

On Wednesday, the club announced, via their Facebook page, that “as a mark of respect, a minutes silence will be observed prior to the commencing of all our games on Saturday.”

Beddau RFC declined to comment when reached by PEOPLE.

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