The search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer has been suspended.
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Tasmania Police confirmed on Monday afternoon that despite significant resources being deployed, the search has sadly been unsuccessful.
Commander Stuart Wilkinson said that since June 27, when Ms Cremer's car was found in the car park of the Philosophers Falls walking trail, "considerable search efforts had been undertaken in difficult terrain and treacherous weather conditions."
"Unfortunately Celine has not been located," he said.
He repeated the tragic advice that given the conditions Ms Cremer would have been exposed to in the weeks since she disappeared, she was not expected to be found alive.
"Expert medical advice has been received that given consideration to poor weather conditions and cool temperatures, Celine could not have survived the conditions she has been exposed to since she was reported missing," he said.
Commander Wilkinson said the police had been in "constant contact" with Celine's family, who were "understandably devastated".
"As we suspend the formal search, I extend our thoughts to Celine's family and loved ones at this difficult time," he said.
The search, which has been underway since June 27, had included police and SES ground crews, specialist swift water rescue teams, ATVs, drones and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Commander Wilkinson said that missing person investigations in relation to Celine remained active.
"Any further information relevant to Celine will be thoroughly followed up and we still hope to bring closure to her family and loved ones," he said.
Anyone with information about Ms Cremer's disappearance is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444.