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Post by Willow on Jun 17, 2016 8:25:47 GMT 9.5
Toxicology tests will reveal whether body building substances or other chemicals may have caused the death of an Australian sailor while he was on shore leave in the Middle East.
The sailor was found alone and unconscious in his room in Muscat, Oman, and could not be revived. Preliminary tests found alcohol and an unspecified chemical were in his system at the time of death.
It is understood there was no evidence of foul play.
Toxicology tests are expected to confirm within 48 hours what role the chemicals may have played in his death, amid early speculation that these included bodybuilding substances purchased locally.
The 22-year-old leading seaman, who has not been named, was on several days shore leave in Muscat where his ship, the guided missile frigate HMAS Darwin, was docked.
The Darwin is deployed on Operation Manitou, which involves operational rotations of Australian warships through the Middle East to support maritime security and stability.
A Defence spokesman said yesterday: “It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force can confirm the death of a Royal Australian Navy sailor in the Middle East.
“The ship was in Muscat, Oman, on a scheduled port visit and the sailor was on shore leave in the city when he was found unconscious.
“Despite medical treatment, the sailor could not be revived.”
Defence said it was providing support to the sailor’s shipmates and family.
“The ADF Investigative Service is assisting local authorities with investigations.
“As such, it is not appropriate to provide further details at this time,” the spokesman said.
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