Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Lack of sea risk warnings and lifeguard presence
The earlier warning
Sandra Curran · 9 Oct 2023 · Alison Mutch, Manchester South
“No warnings were given in the welcome information/briefing about the challenge the sea around the coast in Malta could present to a weak swimmer”
judiciary.uk/…/sandra-curran-prevention-of-future-deaths-report
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Sandra Curran (9 Oct 2023) · stated timescale: July 2022
“In July 2022, the Travel Advice read: Swimming During the summer, many beaches are patrolled by lifeguards and operate flag safety systems. You should make sure you understand the system and follow any warnings; red flags indicate dangerous or hazardous conditions. You should swim within designated swimming zones and take extra care if there are no life-guards, flags or signs. Follow local advice if jellyfish are present. You can find more information and a general code of conduct for beaches in”
judiciary.uk/…/2023-0378-Response-from-Foreign-Commonwealth-and…
What recurred
- 3 Jul 2024 · Andrew Story · Jacqueline Devonish · Closely related · confidence 0.90 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Sandra Curran · 9 Oct 2023
“No warnings were given in the welcome information/briefing about the challenge the sea around the coast in Malta could present to a weak swimmer”
Later · Andrew Story · 3 Jul 2024
“It was understood that the Greek Coroner had informed bereaved family members that the sea was particularly rough in Rethymno, Crete and had no lifeguards on duty between 31 August and the end of the summer season”
What happened next
No web check of the stated actions has been published for this chain.