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Remains Found in Search for Missing WA Snorkeller Wen Ren Gu

Police classify the case as non-suspicious pending formal identification.

Overview

  • Police were alerted at about 7:20am Tuesday after human remains washed ashore at Fence Reef Beach near Lancelin.
  • The remains are believed to be those of 32-year-old Wen Ren "Walter" Gu, who disappeared on New Year’s Day while snorkelling for crayfish at Ledge Point.
  • WA Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
  • A large air and sea search used helicopters, drones, boats, jet skis and police divers before operations were scaled back.
  • Friends issued social-media appeals for photos or footage from January 1, and media reports of more graphic specifics remain unconfirmed by police.