A Belgian tourist died after straying from a marked walking track in Tasmania’s rugged northwest during near-freezing winter conditions, with investigators attributing the tragedy to a series of overlapping mistakes, including inadequate preparation for harsh weather. The woman, who began her solo hike on a well-known trail just days before the winter solstice, was not reported missing until nearly a week after she vanished. Authorities have highlighted critical failures in planning and awareness of the region’s extreme winter dangers as key factors in the incident. The case underscores the risks of underestimating Tasmania’s remote wilderness, even on established paths.
Coroner finds 31-year-old deviated from a walking track as dusk fell, four days before the winter solsticeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOverlapping errors, including a lack of preparation in near-freezing winter weather, contributed to the death of a Belgian tourist on a wilderness track.Celine Cremer set off on a walk at Philosopher Falls in Tasmania’s remote north-west on 17 June 2023 and was reported missing almost 10 days later. Continue reading...
