Coroner's Finding: Ordonez, Genaro Lotero
Deceased
Genaro Lotero Ordonez
Demographics
29y, male
Date of death
2015-01-23
Finding date
2016-01-29
Cause of death
drowning
AI-generated summary
A 29-year-old Colombian tourist drowned at Swimcart Beach, Tasmania, after entering the water in unsuitable conditions. Unfamiliar with the beach and unaware of strong rip currents and large waves, he waded into shallow water on a sandbank but was knocked over by a large wave. He was pulled into deep water by a rip current and, despite bystander rescue efforts and paramedic resuscitation attempts lasting 30 minutes, could not be revived. Post-mortem examination revealed drowning as cause, with a small subdural haematoma suggesting a possible head strike on the seabed. The coroner recommended warning signs at the beach.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- unfamiliar with beach conditions
- underestimated water hazards
- large waves and strong rip current
- possible head strike on seabed
Coroner's recommendations
- Appropriate signs be placed in prominent positions within the camping area and at access points to Swimcart Beach, warning of the potential danger to persons entering the water, especially at times of adverse wave conditions
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