Deceased
Lindi Sun
Demographics
66y, male
Date of death
2020-10-09
Finding date
2021-05-10
Cause of death
drowning
AI-generated summary
Lindi Sun, aged 66, died by drowning after being swept into the sea while rock fishing at Boltons Beach, Tasmania. He was not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD). A large wave broke on the rocks where he was fishing and swept him into the water. He was located floating face-down approximately 300 metres from where he had been fishing. Autopsy revealed advanced coronary artery disease but this did not directly contribute to death; drowning was confirmed by findings of pulmonary oedema and water in airways. No alcohol or drugs were present. The coroner emphasised that wearing a PFD would almost certainly have prevented this death and recommended all rock fishers wear appropriate personal flotation devices. Proper risk assessment and appropriate footwear are also important preventive measures.
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