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Finding into death of Jeremy Bradley Edwards

Deceased

Jerem Bradley Edwards

Demographics

26y, male

Date of death

2012-05-24

Finding date

2014-09-30

Cause of death

Drowning in the setting of acute alcohol toxicity

AI-generated summary

A 26-year-old male died from drowning while acutely intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.32 g/100ml after jumping off Frankston Pier at 1:20am. He had consumed beer and spirits over approximately 3 hours and was described as "quite drunk". Poor weather conditions (12-14°C, 30km/h winds, choppy water) and hypothermia likely contributed. The clinical lessons emphasize that BAC >0.30 g/100ml can cause death independently, and alcohol significantly impairs judgment, swimming ability, and cold-water tolerance. Public awareness campaigns about alcohol-related drowning risk remain important preventive measures.

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Drugs involved

Contributing factors

  • Acute alcohol intoxication with BAC 0.32 g/100ml
  • Poor weather conditions (low temperature 12.9-14.5°C, winds up to 30km/h)
  • Choppy water conditions
  • Possible hypothermia
  • Impaired judgment and decision-making due to alcohol
  • Inability to self-rescue from water

Coroner's recommendations

  1. Life Saving Victoria to continue developing targeted programs and campaigns for public safety messages such as 'Don't Drink and Drown' to raise awareness in the community of the dangers of alcohol-related drowning across Victoria
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