Deceased
Jason Wilson
Demographics
40y, male
Date of death
2013-02-02
Finding date
2017-12-18
Cause of death
drowning
AI-generated summary
Jason Wilson, a 40-year-old Aboriginal man, drowned in the River Murray while evading police questioning regarding a minor theft. He had recently undergone major abdominal surgery (partial gastrectomy, pancreatic duct stenting) for a bleeding duodenal ulcer two months prior and was discharged with active drains still in situ. Medical evidence suggested he would not have been physically capable of swimming across the river due to post-operative weakness and fatigue. When approached by police, he entered the river to evade arrest. Two police officers attempted a swimming rescue in dangerous river conditions but were unable to locate him. The coroner found the police actions reasonable and commendable, and made no recommendations. This case highlights how recent major surgery and ongoing complications can critically impair physical capacity in ways that may not be immediately apparent to the individual.
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