Deceased
Nigel Richard Feeney
Demographics
42y, male
Date of death
1999-10-07
Finding date
2002-05-17
Cause of death
salt water drowning
AI-generated summary
A 42-year-old man drowned at Gunyah Beach while attempting to rescue another adult in difficulty in a rip. Despite resuscitation efforts by bystanders, he could not be revived. The coroner identified inadequate warning signage at the beach as a contributing factor. At the time of death, signage at the park entrance mentioned dangerous seas but the specific turnoff to Gunyah Beach had no hazard warnings. The coroner found the pre-incident risk assessment inadequate for not addressing drowning risks. Post-mortem examination confirmed salt water drowning with no incapacitating injuries or alcohol involvement. The coroner recommended erecting more prominent warning signs at both the park entrance and beach access points, similar to those at nearby Wreck Beach.
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