Human remains found in search for Belgian backpacker, Celine Cremer, missing in Tasmanian wilderness since 2023

A bushwalker has located human remains near the Philosopher Falls area in Waratah on Tasmania’s west coast, where tourist Celine Cremer went missing in 2023, according to Tasmania Police.

Police Inspector Andrew Hanson said Ms Cremer’s family in Belgium was notified this afternoon.

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Ms Cremer was 31 and travelling in Tasmania as a backpacker when she disappeared during a bushwalk near Philosopher Falls in June 2023.

A significant search effort was held in the months following her disappearance, but searchers were unable to locate her.

In December 2025, her mobile phone was found in thick shrub about 300 metres from the walking track, during a renewed search.

Those involved in the search have theorised that Ms Cremer became disoriented and lost after walking off the track on a cold afternoon, before losing her phone.

Statement from Rob Parsons, the Youtuber/Film maker who’s been raising awareness about the case and organising volunteer searches: 

“Hey legends,

You may have heard that Tasmania Police have today confirmed that a volunteer bushwalker has located what are believed to be human remains near the Philosopher Falls area in Waratah, during continuing efforts to locate Céline Cremer.

Just to clarify, as many people are asking… I was not the person who made this discovery.
My pack was already loaded for a four-man effort tomorrow, but that trip is now (rightly) cancelled while police and forensic teams do their work.

Police have advised the remains were located by Jarrod Boyes, a volunteer searcher who became involved after watching the search footage and updates I’ve shared publicly. Jarrod has put in a huge amount of time and effort, and his determination deserves recognition.

A pathologist has reviewed images and confirmed the remains are human, however formal forensic analysis is still required before any identification can be made.

My thoughts are first and foremost with Céline’s family and loved ones in Belgium, who have been notified by police. I can only imagine how difficult this update will be for them.

Today also happens to be my birthday, and while this news is incredibly heavy and comes with a lot of emotion, if it does ultimately lead to answers, it would be the best gift I could ever receive, the possibility of finally giving Céline’s family some certainty and closure.

I also want to acknowledge that many people will be asking about a video update.

Yes, I will be making a follow-up video shortly, but I’m going to do it carefully and respectfully, and only based on confirmed information. Right now, the focus must remain on the forensic process and Céline’s family.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this search with care, compassion, and genuine effort.

With Australia Day having just passed, this is a powerful reminder of the true digger spirit, mateship, determination, and everyday Australians stepping up when it matters most.
I’m proud of you all. We’ve done it.

Much love,

Rob.”

It’s super weird how this Rob guy keeps centreing himself in all of this

I saw that YouTube doco a couple of weeks ago where he was leading the search efforts and all, so I get that he’s made a massive effort, but why do he think it’s appropriate to garner so much personal focus in this situation?

It’s completely irrelevant if it’s his birthday. Having the remains of someone who’s deceased located by someone else isn’t a personal gift. WTF.

Need to get this crew up to Byron

So if I’m understanding this correctly, the remains are not yet confirmed to be hers. Seems a bit hasty to imply they are. I truly hope they are though, so everyone affected can have closure, finally.

Very sad. My personal feeling is buy or rent a PLB. Or don’t go. I got a Garmin Inreach mini on sale. Invaluable.