Grisly discovery brings new answers in mystery of Belgian tourist’s disappearance in Australian wilderness

Searchers hope that finding Celine Cremer’s car key as well as human remains in Tasmania’s north-west will help them solve what happened to her

Grisly discovery brings new answers in mystery of Belgian tourist’s disappearance in Australian wilderness

TL;DR

  • Human remains, including bones and teeth, have been found in Tasmania's Tarkine rainforest.
  • Celine Cremer, a Belgian tourist, disappeared in June 2023 while hiking.
  • Cremer's car key was found with the remains, about 2km from Philosopher Falls.
  • Police theorize Cremer left the trail to take a shortcut to her car as daylight faded, became disoriented, and possibly drowned in the Arthur River.
  • A bra, thermal top, and more bones believed to be hers were previously found.
  • Forensic testing is ongoing to confirm the identity of the remains.
  • The state coroner will investigate the disappearance.