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A grandmother tragically died alone on a remote island after being left behind by a cruise ship. Suzanne Rees, 80, was part of a 60-night Coral Expeditions cruise set to explore Australia's most stunning sites. ‌

On Saturday, October 25, passengers of the Coral Adventurer disembarked at Lizard Island, some 240km from Cairns, Queensland. The beautiful, nearly deserted island is known for its coral reefs and pristine beaches, attracting divers from all over the world. ‌

That day, Suzanne, travelling solo, joined other members of the cruise group for an organised hike along the Cook's Look trail - the highest peak of the island. Tragically, she never returned to the boat, reports the Mirror . ‌

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After falling ill, Suzanne was reportedly asked to travel

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