Belgian Hiker’s Tragic Wilderness End | Adelaide News

Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A Belgian tourist’s tragic death in Tasmania’s wilderness two and a half years after she went missing has been ruled an accident — stemming from a series of missteps, including veering off trail and losing her phone. Though police initially called off the search after ten days, her family hired a private investigator who reignited efforts, eventually locating her phone and prompting police to rejoin. Evidence found — including a water bottle and plastic bags with male DNA — didn’t point to foul play. The coroner credited the private search team for its well-coordinated effort and recommended…