Family of missing Bundaberg teen Pheobe Bishop makes heart-wrenching plea for her return as search widens

Days after police widened their search for missing teen Pheobe Bishop, who vanished after failing to board a flight in Queensland last week, her family has issued a statement saying the “strong-willed” teenager would never go this long without making contact.

Police expanded the search on Friday, covering a broader area, including Gin Gin and the nearby Goodnight Scrub National Park.

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The 17-year-old was last seen on Airport Drive on her way to catch a flight to Western Australia on May 15, however, she never made it to Bundaberg Airport.

Firefighters, SES crews, and specialist police, including police divers, have been searching remote areas near Good Night, deploying drones to scan dense scrub and creek beds.

A statement, released by police on behalf of Bishop’s family, described her as “sassy” and “feisty” and someone who “loves harder than anyone I’ve ever met”.

“Phee has always been strong-willed and followed her own beat to life,” the statment reads.

“I’ve always called her my ‘Wild Gypsy Banshee’. I’ve told everyone since Phee’s birth that she’s the one I always expected to call me from overseas saying, ‘hey Mumzie mate; I’m in Amsterdam and checking in’.

“You can’t tame Phee’s spirit, empathy or fight for life. She is sassy, feisty and loves harder than anyone I’ve ever met.

“Phee loves beyond comprehension and is loyal to her siblings.

“Phee just loved life; music blaring, she’d say, “come on Mumzie, let’s dance.”

“Hanging with her ‘boys’ even though they all saw her as the little sister to protect.

“Her friends always knew they would get the truth (and then some if she had an opinion).

“Phee is the sunflower in a field full of wildflowers. She is an essential part of our lives and we need her home. We need to hear her music, feel her hugs and hear her voice.

“Pheobe would never not touch base with the people she loves. She would never go this long without contacting someone or anyone.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have heard from Pheobe, or anyone who has information about where she may be, to please contact police.”

Pheobe is about 180cm tall with a pale complexion, long hair that has been dyed red, and hazel eyes.

She was last seen carrying luggage, wearing a green tank top and grey sweatpants.

Anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage around the Good Night Scrub area on May 15 is asked to contact police.