The search for a Belgian tourist who disappeared without a trace in the remote Tasmanian bush will move underwater tomorrow, Police have announced.
Celine Cremer was reported missing on Monday 26 June, with her car located the next day in the Philosopher Falls car park near Waratah.
Police say since the 27th, ‘no further signs’ of Celine have been found despite extensive ground, aerial, rappelling and ATVs searches.
Inspector Anthea Maingay said planning was now underway for swift water search at Philosopher Falls.
“Weather conditions have been challenging, with personnel facing freezing temperatures, snow, rain and strong winds over the past week.”
“Tomorrow we will utilise more resources to conduct swift water searching in the area.”
“We’re doing this in a bid to find some answers for Celine’s family, before we begin to scale back the search.”
“Last week we received expert medical advice indicating Celine could not have survived the conditions she has been exposed to.”
“Her car has been in the Philosopher Falls carpark since at least Tuesday, 20 June and our information indicates it could have been there even earlier.”
“Our thoughts continue to be with Celine’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
The Philosopher Falls walking track at Waratah remains closed to the public.
