More human remains, jacket found in search for tourist

Items of clothing believed to belong to a Belgian tourist who disappeared more than two years ago have been discovered near more human remains.

Police searched a section of the Arthur River near Waratah on Tasmania's west coast on Friday after a bushwalker discovered bones earlier this week.

The section is about 2km from Philosopher Falls near Cradle Mountain, the last location visited by Celine Cremer on June 17, 2023.

The 31-year-old was reported missing by her family on June 26, sparking a major search involving police and SES ground crews, specialist swift water rescue personnel, drones and a helicopter.

Ms Cremer was believed to have set off on a walk and her car was found in the falls car park a day after the missing person's report was filed.

Commander Nathan Johnston confirmed a polar fleece jacket, likely Ms Cremer's, was also found by officers on Friday.

He said a bra and a thermal top had also been discovered, along with more bones.

"Whilst further forensic examination will need to be conducted to confirm the identity, due to the nature of the items located, and the location, we believe they are Celine's," Mr Johnston told reporters.

It comes after a bushwalker involved in a privately led renewed search for Ms Cremer discovered human remains on Wednesday.

The remains, which included a jawbone, were being treated as a separate investigation as the identity had not yet been confirmed, police said.

The group had discovered Ms Cremer's phone in December 2025.

Testing is likely to take several weeks before a coroner will be able to confirm the identity.

The bones will be examined by a pathologist, anthropologist and odontologist and undergo DNA testing at Forensic Science Services Tasmania.

"We recognise how significant these developments are for Celine's family, and we are ensuring they receive updates as sensitively and promptly as possible," Mr Johnston said.

Search teams will work into Friday night and return to the area on Saturday.