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.