39-year-old Frank Mellia drowned under alcohol-affected judgment in Victoria's Yarra River, sparking a call for improved signage on river hazards and intoxication risks.

A report on the drowning of Frank Mellia in the Yarra River, Victoria, emphasizes the need for improved signage warning against swimming under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Mellia, 39, drowned on January 14, 2023, after consuming alcohol, which impaired his judgment. Coroner Paul Lawrie recommended that Parks Victoria enhance warnings at Warrandyte River Reserve and Taroona Reserve to address river hazards and the risks of intoxication while swimming.

September 30, 2024
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