Summary
Police in Tasmania believe they have found the remains of Celine Cremer, a Belgian backpacker who went missing in 2023 while hiking. Volunteers found her bones, phone, and clothing in the rainforest, leading to a renewed police investigation. Police have provisionally identified the remains as Cremer's, pending an official coroner's report.
Key Facts
- Celine Cremer, 31, went missing in 2023 during a hike in Tasmania's northwest.
- Police initially searched for months but did not find any trace of her.
- Volunteers later found her bones, teeth, phone, and clothing in the rainforest.
- Police provisionally identified the remains as Cremer's based on expert reports.
- Severe weather conditions made the search difficult for the police.
- Cremer’s family conducted a private search with trained volunteers.
- A coroner's report will officially confirm the identity of the remains.
