Carbon Monoxide victim on Lake Macquarie

2:15 AM Thu 2 Jun 2011 GMT

'Swansea Channel and Lake Macquarie'

NSW Maritime is now issuing a warning to boaters regarding the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhausts. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. Chief Executive Steve Dunn says that only the decisive actions of his fellow boater saved a man from a fatal poisoning while the man was aboard his moored vessel earlier this year on Lake Macquarie. Mr Dunn said a NSW Maritime investigation into the carbon monoxide poisoning in April found the quick response of a skipper on a nearby boat prevented certain death of a local man. The NSW Maritime investigation report found the ...

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by Penny Robins