44 results for “immersion injury”
24y · Male·drowning by misadventure following accidental fall overboard from fishing vessel…
…Australia. After falling unexpectedly into the sea, he drowned. Expert evidence demonstrates that sudden immersion in water causes multiple physiological responses—respiratory (increased breathing drive, gasp reflex, re…
49y · Male·Complications arising from immersion (drowning)
Paul Clifton, an experienced 49-year-old skipper, died from complications of immersion (drowning) after his recreational fishing boat sank unexpectedly in open water near Lancelin, Western Au…
61y · Female·Asphyxia in the setting of upper airway obstruction, neck compression and immers…
…The coroner determined death was caused by asphyxia from upper airway obstruction, neck compression, and immersion. Evidence indicated she was attacked in bed and sustained blunt force trauma to her head, face, and neck…
24y · Male·unascertained; most likely immersion after falling overboard, but preceding medi…
…urvival rate for falls from bulk carriers, with maximum survival time of approximately 24 hours in ocean immersion. Given sea conditions, his apparent inability to swim, and lack of life jacket, the coroner was satisfie…
5y · Male·Complications of Immersion and Multiple Injuries in the Setting of a Boating Inc…
A 5-year-old boy died from complications of immersion and multiple injuries sustained in a boating incident on Lake Eildon. While wakeboarding, the child was …
18y · Male·unascertained cause; possibly drowning, hypothermia, cold water immersion, or ca…
…ubmerged in a drainage ditch. Post-mortem examination revealed no significant natural disease or traumatic injury. Death likely resulted from drowning, hypothermia, cold water immersion, or sudden cardiac dysfunction sec…
6y · Male·Hypoxic brain injury in the setting of immersion
A 6-year-old boy drowned in a neighbour's swimming pool after climbing over a boundary fence with horizontal rails that provided handholds. The pool barrier complied with Victoria's legislative requirements at the time b…
2y · Female·Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in the setting of immersion
Meeram Bano, aged 2 years, died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following immersion in a pond at Footscray Park on 27 December 2021. She was declared dead on 30 December 2021. While under …
61y · Male·Drowning
John Edward Carter, aged 61, died by drowning on 10 December 1965 after being swept from rocks at Sugar Loaf Rock by a freak wave while fishing with his wife. He initially surfaced and appeared to swim strongly but was s…
58y · Unknown·combined effects of blunt force injury of the chest and immersion
… at The Gap Park, Watsons Bay, after deliberately jumping from a cliff. The cause of death was blunt force injury to the chest and immersion. The coroner found that NSW Police Force policies and procedures, including Gap…
20y · Male·Drowning by immersion in the sea
…ce from other vessels, he was never recovered. The coroner concluded he likely drowned within moments of immersion. This case highlights the occupational hazards faced by pearl divers in 1979, including challenging sea …
Male·Mr Maarif: immersion (drowning); Mr Khamis: unascertained (immersion or injury f…
Two men died during a snorkelling and spearfishing outing at Ethel Beach, Christmas Island on 7 April 2013. Zainul Maarif, a non-strong swimmer, drowned after the group underestimated dangerous sea conditions including s…
68y · Male·Immersion (drowning), or alternatively injury sustained on rocks; cause of death…
Jan Zapotocky, a 68-year-old man, went fishing at Canal Rocks, Yallingup on 21 March 2014 and was washed into the ocean. His car was found in the car park five days later with fishing equipment inside. Expert opinion ind…
<1y · Unknown·bronchopneumonia and hypoxic brain injury following immersion (near-drowning)
A six-month-old infant died from bronchopneumonia and hypoxic brain injury following immersion in a shower. The child was placed unsupervised in a Bumbo seat in a running shower whi…
15y · Male·Multiple organ failure associated with hyperthermia (heat stroke)
…st aiders failed to recognise heat stroke early and did not apply aggressive cooling measures (ice water immersion, strip-soak-fan). They relied instead on treating presumed 'heat exhaustion' with light cooling. The amb…
37y · Male·Immersion (drowning)
…ily entered the river to escape police and got into difficulties while crossing. No evidence of foul play, injury, or third-party involvement was found. Police conduct was found appropriate and reasonable.
33y · Male·Unable to determine - likely immersion following disappearance at sea
…h beyond reasonable doubt but could not determine manner or cause, as the death could have resulted from immersion following accidental fall overboard, medical emergency, injury, or other circumstances. An Open Finding …
24y · Female·Immersion (drowning due to hypoxic brain injury)
…roximately 10-15 minutes later. She was resuscitated by rescue personnel but suffered severe hypoxic brain injury and died from the effects of immersion. Key failures included: the dive guide navigating the group 100-150…
76y · Female·Immersion (with underlying cause undetermined in circumstances of a fall into a …
76-year-old woman with vascular dementia and wandering behaviour was found submerged in a courtyard water fountain at an aged care facility after a fall. She remained unattended in a hazardous area for approximately 51 m…
Unknown·Ms Choi: hypoxic brain damage due to drowning/immersion due to rafting accident;…
Two language students died following a white water rafting incident on the Tully River. A collision between rafts diverted one raft into a hazardous channel, causing it to strike Sieve Rock and flip. Both occupants becam…
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