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Human Remains Found in Search for Missing WA Snorkeller Wen Ren Gu

Police say the death is not suspicious, with identification pending before a coroner’s report.

Overview

  • A morning walker discovered human remains at Fence Reef Beach north of Ledge Point around 7am, and police cordoned and cleared the area.
  • WA Police say the remains are believed to be those of the missing 32-year-old snorkeller, though formal identification has not yet been completed.
  • Wen Ren "Walter" Gu vanished on New Year’s Day after becoming separated from friends while snorkelling for crayfish off Ledge Point.
  • Authorities mounted an intensive air and sea search using helicopters, drones, boats, jet skis and police divers before scaling back the effort within about a day.
  • Friends have appealed for photos, video or dashcam footage from January 1 at Ledge Point to help clarify events, as police prepare a report for the coroner.