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Celine Cremer found: coroner names chain of errors in tourist's death

Coroner rules Belgian tourist Celine Cremer died from a chain of errors. She left the track in fading light four days before winter solstice. She lost her phone late that afternoon. She wore not enough clothing. Overnight temperatures dropped near freezing.

Why it mattersThe coroner's findings show how fast things go wrong in wilderness with poor conditions. They also show the risk of using just a phone for safety.

AustraliaTasmania Police has committed to reviewing how private search teams work alongside official investigations, potentially changing how missing persons cases are handled.

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