
An 80-year-old Australian woman's dream trip turned into tragedy after she lost her life on Lizard Island, a popular destination off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
According to foreign media reports, the elderly woman fell off a cliff while trying to return to board the cruise ship she was traveling on after an excursion to the island.
The woman was part of a group taking part in a 60-day tour around Australia on a cruise ship, a travel package that cost $80,000.
She had disembarked with the rest of the group at Lizard Island, but as the others were returning to the cruise ship, she failed to show up in time, paving the way for tragedy.
The ship left without her, and it was later discovered that she had failed to return in time.
Authorities have launched investigations to clarify the circumstances of the incident and determine the responsibilities of the cruise ship staff, who appear to have forgotten about the missing passenger and did not realize her absence until the ship had departed.
Witnesses and investigators believe the woman was attempting to climb the highest peak of Lizard Island when she fell from there, causing the tragedy that has shocked her family and the group of travelers.
Investigations are still ongoing to uncover more details and ensure that all responsibility is taken for this fatal event.