Date06-Oct-1962
TypeInvalid
CountryUSA
Location2 miles off Santa Catalina Island
ActivityOvercome by CO fumes, fell overboard from 36' fishing cruiser & prop slashed arm
SpeciesShark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
InjuryDrowned due to CO2 poisoning - Post Mortem scavanging by blue shark
VictimMarian Leaf, Female, 43 years old
SourceLong Beach Independent, 10/9/1962; H.D. Baldridge, p147; SAF Case #1080
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