Elderly woman found dead on tropical island after cruise ship leaves without her

Brisbane, Australia
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A cruise passenger in her 80s, who had just embarked on a 60-day luxury tour around Australia, was found dead after being left behind on a tropical island.

The passenger, who hasn’t been named, was reported missing to authorities on Saturday night, when a check of small cruise ship the Coral Adventurer confirmed she wasn’t on board.

The vessel had docked earlier Saturday at Lizard Island, a resort island about 30 kilometers (19 miles) off the Queensland coast known for its natural beauty and luxury accommodation.

Queensland Police confirmed the woman’s body was found on Lizard Island on Sunday, and described her death as…