Young Australian sailor makes fatal date night mistakeCORONER'S COURT OF NSW Experienced Aussie sailor Nicholas Banfield died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty gas stove inside his boat. An Australian coroner has recommended the introduction of mandatory carbon monoxide alarms in all boats and vehicles with sealable cabins. Grahame said it was generally believed there was an under-reporting of carbon monoxide deaths across Australia. Fire and Rescue NSW experts performed tests aboard the Aquarius and found a "moderate" level of carbon monoxide was present after 98 minutes. She also recommended more safety initiatives to educate the public on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Source: Stuff December 04, 2017 18:49 UTC