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Coroner Rules Belgian Tourist Died in Tasmanian Accident

8/29/2026

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Coroner Madeleine Wilson ruled that Belgian tourist Celine Cremer died in a Tasmanian wilderness accident.
Cremer left Philosopher Falls lookout on 17 June 2023, took the Magnet Dam trail, and her phone last pinged at 4:18 PM.
Ken Gamble’s volunteers found Cremer’s phone in Dec 2025 and her remains near the Arthur River in Jan 2026.
Wilson urged protocols for private search groups and signage warning that the Philosopher Falls track is hazardous and unmaintained.

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Coroner Madeleine Wilson ruled that Belgian tourist Celine Cremer died in a Tasmanian wilderness accident.
Cremer left Philosopher Falls lookout on 17 June 2023, took the Magnet Dam trail, and her phone last pinged at 4:18 PM.
Ken Gamble’s volunteers found Cremer’s phone in Dec 2025 and her remains near the Arthur River in Jan 2026.
Wilson urged protocols for private search groups and signage warning that the Philosopher Falls track is hazardous and unmaintained.