Tasmania Police last night announced the discovery of human remains in bushland near Nabowla, believed to be that of missing 14-year-old, Shyanne-Lee Tatnell.
The remains were located on a bush track during an extensive ground and air search in relation to the disappearance of the teen, who went missing on April 30th.
“While they have not yet been forensically confirmed, they are believed to be human remains,” Police said in a statement.
“Police have been in regular contact with Shyanne-Lee’s family throughout the investigative process, and our thoughts continue to be with them and her loved ones during this difficult time.”
A crime scene has been declared at a property at Scottsdale as well as the scene near Nabowla, and extensive forensic examinations are being conducted.
Police say they are following a specific line of inquiry, however no charges have been laid at this stage.
Yesterday’s search involved 180 people, including police search and rescue specialists, helicopter resources, mounted search and rescue volunteers, State Emergency Service volunteers, and more than 100 Tasmania Police recruits.
