Inquest into the disappearance and suspected death of Peter Claux
Deceased
Peter Dorian Claux
Demographics
86y, male
Date of death
2022-05-24
Finding date
2024-11-14
Cause of death
Unascertained
AI-generated summary
Peter Dorian Claux, aged 86, was last seen on 24 May 2022 walking his dog in Tura Beach, NSW. His vehicle was abandoned in Bournda National Park car park by 2 June 2022. Comprehensive search efforts involving police, State Emergency Service, helicopter, drones with thermal imaging, and cadaver dogs recovered no body. Claux's dog was found eleven weeks later in poor condition, suggesting Claux had been in the bushland. A search and rescue expert opined Claux likely died within the first day, given his age, declining health, chronic osteoarthritis, anaemia, mild dementia, and challenging terrain. The coroner found Claux died between 24 May and 2 June 2022 in Bournda National Park, though cause and manner remain unascertained. No recommendations were made; the coroner commended the thorough and appropriate search efforts.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Age (86 years)
- Chronic osteoarthritis
- Anaemia
- Mild dementia
- Weather conditions
- Dense bushland terrain
- Physical limitations
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