Coroner's Finding: Graham, Dylan Rhys
Deceased
Dylan Rhys Graham
Demographics
24y, male
Date of death
2015-05-24
Finding date
2017-04-10
Cause of death
Coroner unable to determine - likely accidental drowning
AI-generated summary
Dylan Rhys Graham, a 24-year-old male, died between 24-26 May 2015 at Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart. He attended a private gathering and subsequently a bar (T42) where he consumed significant quantities of alcohol over several hours, becoming noticeably intoxicated. Last seen on CCTV at 8:31pm entering an outdoor smoker's area with two drinks, he was not observed leaving the venue. His body was discovered in the river on 26 May, badly decomposed. Post-mortem examination revealed high blood alcohol levels but could not determine cause of death due to extensive marine scavenging. The most likely scenario is accidental drowning following a fall into the water while severely intoxicated. No evidence of suicide, foul play, or trauma was identified. The case highlights risks associated with severe acute alcohol intoxication in waterfront environments.
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Drugs involved
Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Severe acute alcohol intoxication
- Lack of supervision or safety oversight in bar setting
- Waterfront location with unsecured pier access
- High-risk behaviour while intoxicated
- Extended consumption of alcohol without food
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