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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Tragic end for missing Queensland tourists in Tasmania: Police confirm couple found dead
A search for two missing Queensland tourists in Tasmania has ended in tragedy, with police confirming the bodies of Leannedra Kang , 25, and her partner Takahiro Toya , 26, were found near their crashed rental car in the state's remote northeast on Friday evening. Timeline and discovery The couple, both in their 20s and based in Brisbane, were holidaying in Tasmania and had planned to travel through scenic locations including Richmond, Bay of Fires, Ross, Bicheno, and Mole Creek. Concerns were raised when they failed to board their return flight from Launceston to Brisbane on Wednesday and did not return their hire car. Their families, described as 'devastated,' reported them missing after losing contact, with Ms. Kang's regular trip updates ceased abruptly on Tuesday afternoon. Tasmania Police launched a search after phone records indicated the couple's last known location was in St Helens on Tuesday. On Friday at around 5:30pm, police located their vehicle, a rental car, upside down in the Great Musselroe River off Tebrakunna Road, about 10km east of Pioneer—a remote forestry area rarely traveled except by mapping systems directing tourists. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Happens When You Massage Baking Soda Into Your Scalp Read More Undo Initial investigations suggest the vehicle left the bridge and plunged several metres into the river below, where it remained partially hidden from view. One body was found beside the vehicle, while the other was discovered about 20 metres downstream, requiring police divers for recovery. Inspector Luke Manhood noted, 'Driving across the bridge, you wouldn't actually see the vehicle unless you stopped. So it's quite possible people have driven down that road and not realised the vehicle was there'. Police response Inspector Manhood expressed condolences, stating, 'This is a tragic outcome, and our thoughts are with their families and loved ones'. He confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances at this stage, but further forensic examinations will be conducted as standard procedure, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. The discovery has shocked both families, with police having spoken to relatives in Australia and Japan as they come to terms with the loss. Live Events
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
‘Tragic outcome': Devastating discovery in Tasmania after Brisbane couple vanish on holiday
Two bodies, believed to be those of two Queensland tourists who vanished in North Hobart three days ago, have been found near a crashed vehicle in Tasmania's northeast. Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya had been holidaying in the St Helens and Scamander area and were last seen on June 3 after leaving accommodation in North Hobart. They had planned to visit Richmond, Ross, Bicheno, Bay of Fires, and Mole Creek before flying home to Brisbane the next day. But the pair never boarded their flight on June 4 or returned their rental car. Tasmania Police confirmed the grim discovery in a statement on Friday evening. 'Sadly, police can confirm two bodies, believed to be that of missing tourists Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya, have been located near a crashed vehicle in northeast Tasmania,' police said. Authorities located the car submerged in water off Tebrakunna Rd about 5.30pm. The deceased pair were found nearby shortly after. 'At this early stage it appears they were travelling over a bridge when the vehicle has left the roadway and ended up in the water,' the statement said. 'This is a tragic outcome, and our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.' Police said initial investigations suggest there are no suspicious circumstances. 'Further forensic examinations will now take place as is the usual process, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. 'We would like to thank community members for their efforts in providing information to assist in the search. Earlier in the week, Ms Kang's sister Alexandra had posted a plea for information on Facebook, saying the couple's last known phone location was in Goshen, a remote part of the state's northeast. She wrote that the location was out of the way for her itinerary. 'Please let me know if anyone has been in contact with her or seen her,' she wrote. 'My family is beyond worried.' Tasmania Police had also issued a public appeal during the search. 'Leannedra and Takahiro if you see this, you're not in any trouble, please phone police or family to let them know you're OK,' the statement read. The pair had been sightseeing across Tasmania in the days before they vanished. Their disappearance sparked widespread concern both online and in the local community.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Bodies believed to be missing Brisbane couple found in Tasmania
Two bodies, believed to be a Brisbane couple who went missing in Tasmania, have been found by authorities near a crashed car. Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya, who had been in the St Helens and Scamander area in the state's north-east, had been scheduled to fly from Launceston home to Brisbane on Wednesday. But the pair, both aged in their 20s, did not board their flight or return their rental car, police said. About 5.30pm on Friday, the car, a Toyota Corolla, was found submerged in water off Tebrakunna Road, and the pair were found nearby a short time later. 'At this early stage, it appears they were travelling over a bridge when the vehicle has left the roadway and ended up in the water,' police inspector Luke Manhood said. 'This is a tragic outcome, and our thoughts are with their families and loved ones. 'Our initial investigations suggest there are no suspicious circumstances, but further forensic examinations will now take place, as is the usual process, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.'
The Age
2 days ago
- The Age
Bodies believed to be missing Brisbane couple found in Tasmania
Two bodies, believed to be a Brisbane couple who went missing in Tasmania, have been found by authorities near a crashed car. Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya, who had been in the St Helens and Scamander area in the state's north-east, had been scheduled to fly from Launceston home to Brisbane on Wednesday. But the pair, both aged in their 20s, did not board their flight or return their rental car, police said. About 5.30pm on Friday, the car, a Toyota Corolla, was found submerged in water off Tebrakunna Road, and the pair were found nearby a short time later. 'At this early stage, it appears they were travelling over a bridge when the vehicle has left the roadway and ended up in the water,' police inspector Luke Manhood said. 'This is a tragic outcome, and our thoughts are with their families and loved ones. 'Our initial investigations suggest there are no suspicious circumstances, but further forensic examinations will now take place, as is the usual process, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Tragic update in search for couple missing in Tasmania
Two bodies have been found during the search for a missing Brisbane couple in Tasmania. Tasmanian Police said the bodies, believed to be those of missing tourists Leannedra Kang, 25, and her partner Takahiro Toya, 26, were discovered near their crashed car in northeast Tasmania on Friday evening. Inspector Luke Manhood said police located a car submerged in water off Tebrakunna Road at about 5.30pm, with the bodies of the couple found nearby a short time later. 'At this early stage, it appears they were travelling over a bridge when the vehicle left the roadway and ended up in the water,' he said. 'This is a tragic outcome, and our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.' Concerns were first raised when the couple failed to board their return flight from Launceston to Brisbane on Wednesday, and their hire car was never returned. 'Our initial investigations suggest there are no suspicious circumstances, but further forensic examinations will now take place, as is the usual process, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner,' Manhood said. 'We would like to thank community members for their efforts in providing information to assist in the search.' The Brisbane couple vanished while travelling interstate. Credit: Facebook
