Human remains found at a Tasmanian hiking trail have been confirmed to be of the missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer.
Celine Cremer disappeared on June 17, 2023, after driving to Philosopher Falls, about 300km northwest of Hobart.
It is understood the 31-year-old intended to go for a short bushwalk through the falls, but she never returned.
On Friday morning, Tasmania Police said the remains are believed to be of the missing tourist.
Commander Nathan Johnston said they had spoken to Ms Cremer’s family and have been provisionally identified as being the Belgian tourist.
“Tasmania Police extends its sincere condolences to Ms Cremer’s family and loved ones,” he said.
“While this provisional confirmation will not ease their loss, we hope the outcome will provide them with some measure of clarity and closure.
“We want to thank community members for their ongoing support and interest in Celine’s case, and I want to acknowledge the extensive efforts of search and rescue personnel, partner agencies and volunteers who dedicated significant time and resources during the many search phases,” he said.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Ms Cremer disappeared during the bushwalk and was reported missing about nine days later.
Police renewed the search for the missing backpacker in early February after human remains were found near where Ms Cremer vanished.
A specialist team, police and volunteers combed through the dense bushland in Tasmania, including the 350m stretch of the Arthur River.
There, they found five additional bones, two teeth and a Honda car key, which police confirmed belonged to Ms Cremer.
In December last year, her mobile phone was discovered about 300m from the walking track where she was last seen.
Items of clothing – including a polar fleece jacket – were also found in the renewed search efforts for Ms Cremer.
