**Summary:**On October 30th, an eighty-year-old cruise passenger, Suzanne Rees, tragically lost her life on Lizard Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. She was left behind during a hike and her body was found the next day. Suzanne's daughter, Katherine Rees, has criticized the cruise company, Coral Expeditions, for their handling of the situation. The company has expressed condolences and is cooperating with investigations. This incident has renewed discussions about safety protocols for tourism operators in the Great Barrier Reef, following past incidents where passengers were left behind.

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