Cruise guest found dead after Great Barrier Reef excursion
An elderly cruise guest was found dead after failing to return to the ship during a Great Barrier Reef excursion.
An air and sea search for the 80-year-old woman was conducted after failing to return to the Coral Expeditions ship.
Her body was found on the remote Lizard Island.
The island is about 320 kilometres north of Cairns.
“Coral Expeditions can confirm the tragic death of a passenger on the Coral Adventurer during an excursion to Lizard Island,” said cruise line CEO Mark Fifield.
“While investigations into the incident are continuing, we are deeply sorry that this has occurred and are offering our full support to the woman’s family.”
Queensland Police are investigating, but believe the death to be ‘sudden and non-suspicious.’
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
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