Woman found dead after going missing on motorbike ride in Queensland identified

A mother who was missing for several days after going for a motorbike ride in Queensland has been found dead.

Frances Lea Rooke, 45, vanished on Friday while riding her motorbike between Goondiwindi and Gayndah, about 433km apart, in Queensland.

After appealing for help from the public on Saturday, police confirmed on Sunday that she had been found dead.

Tributes have poured in online for Rooke, with her son Blake thanking everyone who offered their support while the family was trying to find her.

“We all lost someone this weekend: a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an auntie or to a few kids an uncle francy, a daughter, a friend and a wife,” he said.

“I will always do what you taught me and just know when I ride the way I ride I’m riding to catch you.

“Enjoy being able to ride for as long as u want and not having to stop and pay for fuel.

“We all love u mum and just know that we will never forget you.”

A friend said she was struggling to understand why Rooke’s life was tragically cut short.

“I’m not sure why all the most beautiful souls are taken from this earth too early but I can only believe it’s because God needed you by his side more than we did,” she said.

“You will be forever in my memories, your footprints on this earth we’re never in vain, you’re kindness, cheeky smile and strength will always be cherished.

“I’m so sad for your family and friends left behind with a void that will never be filled you were a gift.”

It is unclear exactly where she was found and the circumstances of her death are also unknown.

The incident is being investigated by the Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit.