VICcommunity2014-01-28
Finding into death of Son Man Song
24y · Male·drowning
This finding concerns the accidental drowning of Son Man Song, a 24-year-old temporary work visa holder, who died in the Yarra River, Melbourne on 13 A…
alcohol
QLDcommunity2006-11-27
Tierney, Beverley Ann
66y · Female·Drowning
…poxyphene. The autopsy initially raised concerns as her lungs contained less water than typically seen in drowning deaths, prompting consideration of 'dry drowning' and possible foul play. However, expert evidence establ…
forensic medicineemergency medicinealcohol
VICcommunity2014-01-23
Finding into death of Keith Flower
27y · Male·Drowning
…ated despite rescue efforts. The coroner's investigation identified this as part of a broader pattern: 14 drowning deaths occurred in the same section of the Yarra River between 2000-2013, with 11 having detectable blood…
alcohol
NSW2011-02-25
Finding&recommendations ren,tong1133 09
28y · Male·Drowning
Tong Ren, a 28-year-old male, died by drowning on 25 April 2009 when washed from a rock ledge by a wave while fishing in the Tasman Sea off North Bondi,…
QLDcommunity2018-06-08
Duncan Cameron Wilmott - Non-inquest findings
16y · Male·Drowning
A 16-year-old male died by drowning in a disused quarry (Void 10) after jumping into deep water from an elevated position. He entered the wat…
TAScommunity2023-09-22
Coroner's Finding: Stein, Emily Catherine
22y · Female·Drowning secondary to epileptic seizure
Emily Catherine Stein, aged 22, died by drowning in Cataract Gorge on 25 January 2022. She had recently been diagnosed with epilepsy in May 2021, which wa…
neurologyforensic medicineanti-epilepsy agents
QLDhospital2025-05-01
Non-inquest findings into the death of an Indian citizen
23y · Male·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy due to near-drowning
…injury and progressed to brain death. He died in hospital after extubation. The coroner noted that 25% of drowning deaths in Southeast Queensland occur at beaches, emphasizing the importance of water safety awareness, pa…
emergency medicineintensive care
NThome2016-11-14
Inquest into the death of Justin Morgan-Parke
3y · Male·Accidental drowning
…Resuscitation efforts by bystanders and emergency services were unsuccessful. The coroner emphasised that drowning occurs silently within minutes and requires constant active supervision. The finding highlights a critica…
emergency medicineforensic medicinesystemadrenaline
VICcommunity2014-09-30
Finding into death of Jeremy Bradley Edwards
26y · Male·Drowning in the setting of acute alcohol toxicity
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 …
alcohol
TAS2023-08-25
Coroner's Finding: Nicholson, Dale Waverley
60y · Male·Unable to determine; probable drowning based on circumstances
…rom prolonged cold water immersion. The coroner could not determine a definitive cause of death but noted drowning was probable based on circumstances. No suspicious circumstances or evidence of intentional self-harm wer…
forensic medicineemergency medicine
VIChospital2022-08-31
Finding into death of N J
0y · Female·Drowning
…ccess to the pond during evening family activities, created the fatal circumstances. Key clinical lesson: drowning can be silent and rapid; prevention depends entirely on continuous supervision and environmental controls…
paediatricsemergency medicine
VICcommunity2010-05-04
Finding into death of Daryl Rolton
27y · Male·Asphyxia due to drowning
…hol intoxication was a critical contributing factor to his inability to respond to difficulty and prevent drowning. This case highlights the well-documented but persistently ignored danger of alcohol consumption before s…
emergency medicineforensic medicinealcohol
SAcommunity2002-05-17
Coroner's Finding: FEENEY Nigel Richard
42y · Male·salt water drowning
… had no hazard warnings. The coroner found the pre-incident risk assessment inadequate for not addressing drowning risks. Post-mortem examination confirmed salt water drowning with no incapacitating injuries or alcohol i…
forensic medicineemergency medicinesystem
NSWhome2011-10-19
Coroner's Finding: Lachlan Charles Cumbo
6y · Male·Drowning due to epileptic seizure while bathing
…ions could have reduced seizure frequency. Parents received minimal education about seizure management or drowning risks. The coroner found that longitudinal care by a single GP and appropriate investigations would have …
paediatricsgeneral practicediagnosticsystem
QLD2008-06-20
Watson, Christina Mae
26y · Female·Drowning
A 26-year-old American woman died by drowning while scuba diving on the Yongala shipwreck during her honeymoon. The coroner accepted drowning as the ca…
forensic medicine
TAShome2015-10-01
Coroner's Finding: J
4y · Male·drowning in a swimming pool
… that appropriate fencing would have prevented this death. Key clinical lesson: pools present significant drowning risks to young children, particularly non-swimmers. Prevention through proper barriers and constant super…
SAcommunity2008-10-16
Coroner's Finding: CHAN Wah Aun
27y · Male·freshwater drowning
A 27-year-old Malaysian citizen died by freshwater drowning in the River Murray after evading police apprehension at a random breath testing station. He was detained…
TAScommunity2016-01-29
Coroner's Finding: Ordonez, Genaro Lotero
29y · Male·drowning
…ramedic 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 re…
NTcommunity2012-04-20
Inquest into the death of Lado Stephen Lazorous
4y · Male·drowning
…1 May 2011 despite lifeguard presence. While the facility had been extensively improved following earlier drowning deaths and met RLSSA standards, this death highlights critical lessons about parental supervision. The ch…
systemdelay
VICcommunity2023-09-18
Finding into death of Refan Abdulrhman M Al Moarfeg
3y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic brain injury due to drowning
A 3-year-old girl died from hypoxic ischaemic brain injury following drowning in a pond at Footscray Park. She exited an unsecured playground gate with an inoperable latch mechanism a…
systemdelayfentanyl
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