UPDATE: In a significant development, authorities in Tasmania have confirmed they are joining a renewed search for missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer after her mobile phone was discovered two years after her disappearance. The phone was found on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in a remote bushland area near Philosopher Falls, where Cremer was last seen on June 17, 2023.
Friends and family of Cremer organized the private search, which began this weekend and is set to continue for five days. The discovery of her phone adds a critical element to the investigation, raising hopes of finding answers. Police stated that the phone will undergo forensic examination to uncover more details about her final movements.
Inspector Andrew Hanson of Tasmania Police provided insights into the phone’s discovery, stating, “Phone data, as well as the location it was found, supports our theory that Celine may have, using an app on her phone, elected to leave the Philosopher Falls track to take a more direct route back to her car as daylight faded.” Authorities suspect she may have dropped her phone while navigating through the dense terrain, potentially leading to her disorientation.
Cremer’s car was located nearby shortly after her disappearance, but extensive searches by police and volunteers failed to yield any trace of her. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that four of Cremer’s friends traveled from Belgium to join the search effort, highlighting the emotional toll her disappearance has taken on loved ones.
The weather conditions at the time of her disappearance were harsh, with Tasmania experiencing winter temperatures that were deemed unlivable over an extended period. Police have been cautious in their optimism but are committed to uncovering the truth behind Cremer’s mysterious disappearance.
As the search unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information about Cremer’s whereabouts to come forward. This developing story continues to resonate, not only with those close to Cremer but also with communities across Australia and Belgium, as hopes rise for a resolution to this tragic case.
Stay tuned for updates as the search progresses and more details emerge.
