Tragedy Strikes in Tasmania as Belgian Backpacker's Remains Found Two Years After Disappearance
A harrowing discovery was made in the remote wilderness of Tasmania, where a Belgian backpacker named Celine Cremer vanished over two years ago. According to police, human remains were found near Philosopher Falls in the north-west region, sparking a mix of emotions for her family and friends.
Cremer, 31, went missing on June 17, 2023, while hiking alone in the area, prompting an extensive search operation involving police, SES ground crews, swift water rescue personnel, drones, and a helicopter. Her car was found in the falls car park just a day later, fueling concerns about her disappearance.
A renewed search effort began in December 2025, with volunteers scouring the Philosopher Falls area for any sign of Cremer. In a remarkable turn of events, one volunteer stumbled upon Cremer's phone while searching the area, leading to further investigation.
As news of the discovery spread, police confirmed that human remains were found near the falls, but forensic testing had yet to be completed. Inspector Andrew Hanson acknowledged that the discovery was likely to be distressing for Cremer's loved ones and vowed that every effort would be made to determine whether the remains belonged to her.
"This is a devastating blow to Celine's family," Hanson stated, emphasizing the importance of formal forensic analysis before any conclusions could be drawn. "While everyone involved hopes this will bring some answers, we must proceed with caution and respect for the deceased."
Cremer's case has been met with widespread community support, with volunteers continuing their search efforts in the hope that they might find closure or at least some answers about her disappearance. The Tasmania Police Department has confirmed that Cremer's family from Belgium have been informed of the discovery.
As authorities work to piece together what happened to Cremer, one thing is clear – justice will be served for this young woman who left behind a trail of unanswered questions and an outpouring of support from those who knew her.
A harrowing discovery was made in the remote wilderness of Tasmania, where a Belgian backpacker named Celine Cremer vanished over two years ago. According to police, human remains were found near Philosopher Falls in the north-west region, sparking a mix of emotions for her family and friends.
Cremer, 31, went missing on June 17, 2023, while hiking alone in the area, prompting an extensive search operation involving police, SES ground crews, swift water rescue personnel, drones, and a helicopter. Her car was found in the falls car park just a day later, fueling concerns about her disappearance.
A renewed search effort began in December 2025, with volunteers scouring the Philosopher Falls area for any sign of Cremer. In a remarkable turn of events, one volunteer stumbled upon Cremer's phone while searching the area, leading to further investigation.
As news of the discovery spread, police confirmed that human remains were found near the falls, but forensic testing had yet to be completed. Inspector Andrew Hanson acknowledged that the discovery was likely to be distressing for Cremer's loved ones and vowed that every effort would be made to determine whether the remains belonged to her.
"This is a devastating blow to Celine's family," Hanson stated, emphasizing the importance of formal forensic analysis before any conclusions could be drawn. "While everyone involved hopes this will bring some answers, we must proceed with caution and respect for the deceased."
Cremer's case has been met with widespread community support, with volunteers continuing their search efforts in the hope that they might find closure or at least some answers about her disappearance. The Tasmania Police Department has confirmed that Cremer's family from Belgium have been informed of the discovery.
As authorities work to piece together what happened to Cremer, one thing is clear – justice will be served for this young woman who left behind a trail of unanswered questions and an outpouring of support from those who knew her.
just heard about Celine Cremer's remains being found in Tasmania two years after she went missing my heart goes out to her fam 
i know it's been a tough 2 yrs for them but at least now they'll get some answers 
cant imagine how scary & lonely she must've felt being all alone on that hike 
anyway lets keep supporting the investigators & Celine's family through this difficult time 
two years in the wilderness, you'd think someone would just, like, leave a note or something 
. but nope, Cremer's family is still stuck with all this uncertainty 
. at least the police are being cautious and not jumping to conclusions (finally, a bit of common sense). I'm sure it'll be super satisfying for them when they finally figure out what happened to her... two years after she vanished 
... another tragedy in the wilderness. Can't believe they didn't find any actual bodies until now 
. What's with all these volunteer searches? Just gonna give people false hope? And a phone found by a random volunteer? How reliable is that? 
Not exactly the best use of our resources, if you ask me 
. Can we just get to the bottom of this already?! 
two years is like forever and the fact that they found remains but not confirmed it's hers...it's like a nightmare come true 
it's just another reminder that sometimes these things happen and you can never prepare for them 
. I mean, the police are doing their job right by not jumping to conclusions and wanting to get to the bottom of it all 
. Forensic testing is super important here 
. The volunteers who helped find her phone are total heroes 
. But, at the same time, I feel for Celine's family being kept in the dark like this... 
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