Overview
- Queensland Police say the death was sudden and not suspicious, and they will submit findings to the coroner.
- AMSA says the ship’s captain alerted authorities around 9 p.m. Saturday, prompting a search that located the body on Sunday morning.
- Reports identify the passenger as Suzanne Rees, who became separated after joining a guided hike to Cook’s Look on Lizard Island.
- Family members allege a multi‑hour delay before her absence was reported and criticize the cruise operator’s safety practices, while the company says it is cooperating and supporting relatives.
- AMSA has opened an inquiry into the circumstances and will interview Coral Adventurer crew when the vessel arrives in Darwin on November 2.