Worker Dies After Canoe Capsizes on Farm Dam Near Oberon

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 22 October 2025, a 29-year-old man died after a canoe capsized on a farm dam at Clover Hills, Jaunter, south of Oberon in the NSW Central West. A second worker, believed to be in his 30s, managed to swim to shore and raise the alarm.

SafeWork NSW was notified and has begun an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, including whether appropriate safety measures were in place for workers operating on or near water.

• Fatalities:
  • On Thursday, 22 October 2025, a 29-year-old man died after a canoe capsized on a farm dam at Clover Hills, Jaunter, south of Oberon in the NSW Central West
• Injuries:
  • None reported.

• On Thursday, 22 October 2025, a 29-year-old man died after a canoe capsized on a farm dam at Clover Hills, Jaunter, south of Oberon in the NSW Central West

SafeWork NSW was notified and has begun an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, including whether appropriate safety measures were in place for workers operating on or near water.

SafeWork NSW is leading the investigation and will prepare a report for the coroner. Authorities will examine whether appropriate safety measures were in place for workers operating on or near water, including the use of flotation devices and safe vessel procedures.

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or persons with relevant information about the incident to come forward. Witnesses or those with details about the circumstances of the incident are encouraged to contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or visit the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.

In Summary

SafeWork NSW is appealing for any workers, contractors or persons with relevant information about the incident to come forward. Witnesses or those with details about the circumstances of the incident are encouraged to contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or visit the online incident-report form at safework.nsw.gov.au.