Croydon: Two prospectors found dead in remote bushland 500km from Cairns
The bodies of two people have been found after they went missing while prospecting in remote Queensland.
A 65-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman were reported missing on Monday after they failed to return to their caravan in Croydon, 500km southwest of Cairns.
The pair were last seen leaving a caravan park on Sunday to go prospecting at Esmeralda Station.
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A Toyota Hilux belonging to the pair was found at Esmeralda Station with personal items including their mobile phones inside on Monday.
The bodies were found by a helicopter on Wednesday afternoon.
“Police conducted an extensive land and air search over the remote area which sadly resulted in locating the pair deceased,” search and rescue coordinator Sergeant Winfried Weiss said.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
