Overview
- Queensland Police said the death was sudden and non-suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
- AMSA confirmed an investigation is underway and said it will attend the vessel in Darwin in the coming days to interview crew.
- Eyewitness accounts and tracking indicate the ship left around sunset, authorities were alerted late that night, and an overnight land-and-sea search followed.
- The woman had joined a hike to Cook’s Look and became separated from the group, according to multiple reports; her body was found on Sunday morning.
- Coral Expeditions said it is cooperating with authorities, has contacted the woman’s family to offer support, and the long voyage has continued pending inquiries.