Event Brief
Inquest finds RAAF serviceman’s drowning preventable
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: A coroner found Gary Sargeant’s death could have been prevented during an acute mental health crisis.
WHO: Coroner
WHAT: Inquest found the drowning death of RAAF aircraftman Gary Sargeant was preventable on multiple occasions and made recommendations.
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 3:53 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was experiencing an acute mental health crisis and the coroner identified missed opportunities to search him and have someone stay with him while waiting for an ambulance.
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