Discoveries made in search for Belgian backpacker who vanished in ...
Latest discovery comes two weeks after human remains were found near the area where she was last seen
www.the-independent.comHere’s the latest on Celine Cremer.
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Recent developments in Tasmania: remains were found in January 2026 during searches for the Belgian traveler who disappeared in June 2023 near Philosopher Falls in Waratah, northwest Tasmania. The remains were located by a volunteer and are undergoing forensic examination to confirm identity. This finding has prompted ongoing investigations and follow-up searches in the area.[1][3][4][6]
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Context and timeline: Cremer was last seen on June 17, 2023, with her car found the next day near Philosopher Falls; initial searches lasted two weeks, and renewed efforts continued in 2025–2026 after items linked to her (including a phone) were recovered. Police indicated earlier that subzero Tasmanian winter conditions would have affected survival, guiding the search and investigation unless new evidence emerged.[5][8][1]
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Public updates and ongoing questions: authorities have emphasized confirming whether the remains belong to Cremer and continuing to search for further clues or items that might assist the family and investigation. A separate line of reporting notes ongoing interest and media coverage as new discoveries are reported in late 2025 and early 2026.[3][9][1]
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