The Tasmanian coroner's report includes testimony from three witnesses who described how Saunders was swept away when a "wave hit the island resulting in heavy spray coming up to and over the  level". Waves were measured that day at up to  by the Cape Sorell Waverider Buoy, some  away.
The Tasmanian coroner's report includes testimony from three witnesses who described how Saunders was swept away by a wave that hit the island, causing heavy spray to rise above the level of the land. Waves measured at up to  by the Cape Sorell Waverider Buoy were some  away.