Tragic Incident: 80-Year-Old Australian Woman Dies After Being Left Behind by Cruise Ship on Remote Island

Oct 30, 2025 09:59 am CST

An 80-year-old Australian woman was found deceased on Lizard Island in the Great Barrier Reef after her cruise ship, the Coral Adventurer, departed without her following an organized excursion. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including why no proper passenger count was conducted before departure. The woman's family has expressed shock and is seeking answers through a coronial inquiry.