A cruise passenger in her 80s, who had just embarked on a 60-day luxury tour around Australia, was found dead after being left behind on a tropical island.
The passenger, who hasnât been named, was reported missing to authorities on Saturday night, when a check of small cruise ship the Coral Adventurer confirmed she wasnât on board.
The vessel had docked earlier Saturday at Lizard Island, a resort island about 30 kilometers (19 miles) off the Queensland coast known for its natural beauty and luxury accommodation.
Queensland Police confirmed the womanâs body was found on Lizard Island on Sunday, and described her death as âsudden and non-suspicious.â
But itâs not clear when she died, nor why no one noticed she wasnât on board the boat when it departed Lizard Island.
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