Tragic news after camper missing for 12 days
Human remains believed to be that of missing camper Jessica Louise Stephens have been found by Northern Territory Police.
The 35-year-old went camping at Kakadu National Park almost two weeks ago, and was reported missing by her mother on October 18.
On Saturday afternoon police released a statement saying that they have recovered the remains on Nourlangie Rock, near where Stephens was believed to be travelling.
Police also confirmed that the remains were located within the original search area.
In an earlier statement, NT police reported that they found Stephen's belongings “a considerable distance from the walking track in harsh terrain”.
It was reported that her vehicle was found in a car park near Nourlangie Rock.
Acting Senior Sergeant Steven Langdon said that the search and rescue operation for Stephens, which commenced on the 24th of October, had covered around 140 square kilometres of the national park.
Search efforts had been hampered by extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 48 degrees Celcius.
Police have reported that they are in contact with Stephens' family and are preparing a report for the Coroner.
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