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Inquest into the Death of Beng Keong HE

Delivered on - 28 March 2014

Delivered at - Perth

Finding of - Deputy State Coroner Vicker

Recommendations - Yes

Orders/Rules - N/A

Suppression Order - N/A

Summary - The deceased was a 20 year old man who fell from the reef at Yanchep Lagoon into the ocean when fishing for abalone.  A significant rescue operation was undertaken but the body of the deceased was never recovered.

The inquest focused on the circumstances of the suspected death and whether the Coroner was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that death occurred and the cause of the death.

The Coroner found the deceased died on 4 November 2012 from drowning. The manner of death was misadventure.

Catch Words - Missing Person – at sea – abalone fishing – drowning – safety issues – beach closure – adverse weather conditions

 


Last updated: 19-Jan-2024

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