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Cruise Passenger, 80, Found Dead After Lizard Island Hike

Police have ruled out foul play, with a coroner's report to follow.

Overview

  • The solo traveler was reported missing Saturday after failing to reboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer during a stop at Lizard Island off Far North Queensland.
  • Her body was found Sunday by emergency crews following a land-and-sea search coordinated after the ship alerted authorities.
  • Queensland Police describe the death as sudden and non-suspicious, and a formal report will be prepared for the coroner.
  • The woman had joined a hike toward Cook’s Look and became separated from a group, according to multiple reports from local media and the operator’s statements.
  • Coral Expeditions says it is cooperating and supporting the family, and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will meet the vessel in Darwin this week as inquiries review the search response.