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Tasmania Police Make Preliminary ID of Remains as Missing Hiker Céline Cremer

DNA and dental reports indicate the Belgian traveler's remains, with formal coroner confirmation still pending.

Overview

  • Tasmania Police said expert examinations provide convincing evidence the remains are those of the 31-year-old who vanished in June 2023 near Philosopher Falls.
  • Human remains were discovered by a walker at the end of January near the Philosopher Falls/Arthur River area in north‑west Tasmania.
  • Searchers subsequently recovered bones, teeth and a car key at the site linked to the long-running missing person case.
  • A private search in December 2025 uncovered Cremer’s mobile phone, prompting renewed search activity after earlier efforts had stalled.
  • Her family said the development brings pain as well as relief, and authorities publicly thanked search and rescue teams, partner agencies and volunteers for their sustained efforts.