A bushwalker has found human remains in the area in in Waratah on Tasmania‘s west coast where a Belgian tourist went missing in 2023.
Tasmania Police Inspector Andrew Hanson said the person had been searching the Philosopher Falls area as part of continuing efforts to locate Celine Cremer.
Cremer was last seen in Waratah on Saturday, June 17 in 2023.
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“While forensic testing is yet to be completed, a pathologist has reviewed images and confirmed the remains are human,” Hanson said.
“The volunteer contacted police immediately after the discovery, and officers from the Western District, along with specialist forensic personnel, are attending the scene.”
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Hanson said Celine’s family in Belgiumwas notified this afternoon.
“We understand how distressing this development may be for her loved ones, and while everyone involved hopes it will help to provide answers, formal forensic analysis is required before we can determine whether the remains belong to Celine,” he said.
“The person who located these remains has been dedicated to searching for Celine for some time, and their continued efforts and that of other volunteer search parties reflects the strong community support behind this matter.”
Cremer was believed to have gone on a bushwalk at Philosopher Falls, but didn’t return. Her empty white Honda CRV was found in a car park.
Police believe she got lost trying to find her way back to her car.
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