Investigators are close to uncovering the mystery of what happened to Céline Cremer, a missing Belgian tourist, after a major discovery in the wilderness.
Five bones, teeth and Honda car key were found Tasmania Police after two days of searching the Arthur River area where Creamer is believed to have disappeared.
The operation took place about 2 km from Philosopher Falls near Cradle Mountain, the last place visited by the 31-year-old in June 2023.
Creamer disappeared in Tasmania’s rugged north-west Two and a half years ago But a breakthrough Made in late January Authorities believe she was taken when they found human remains and clothing.
The Belgian was reported missing by her family on 26 June 2023, prompting a major search involving police and SES ground crews, specialist swiftwater rescue crews, drones and a helicopter.
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Creamer is believed to have gone for a walk and her car was found in the Philosopher Falls car park a day after filing a missing person’s report.
Police Commander Nathan Johnston said Tuesday night that the car has been officially confirmed as belonging to Key Creamer.
“The search over the last two days has been thorough and methodical, and many of these items are under the debris, deposited in the river bed,” he said.
Severe weather conditions have consistently hampered the search, forcing police and paramedics to camp overnight before extrication on Monday.
Johnston said police are continuing to keep Creamer’s family informed of the progress of the search.
Clothing, including a polar fleece jacket and thermal top and bra, was found in a January search following a bushwalking group Her phone was found in December.
A forensic examination of the remains is ongoing and the state coroner will be responsible for investigating her disappearance.
