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Body found in search for missing Ledge Point snorkeller
Human remains believed to be Wen Ren Gu, 32, were found after a five-day search following his disappearance while snorkelling for crayfish off Ledge Point.
- On Tuesday, WA Police said human remains washed ashore at Fence Reef Beach about 7:20am, believed to be missing snorkeller Wen Ren Gu, 32, who disappeared January 1, 2026.
- Wen went missing while snorkelling for crayfish on New Year's Day with a group of four divers and friends raised the alarm at about 3pm after searching Ledge Point Beach.
- Authorities launched a large-scale search deploying two Lancelin Volunteer Marine Rescue vessels, jet-skis, Police Airwing officers and police divers, but scaled back resources about 24 hours after the alarm.
- Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a coroner's report will follow; WA Police appealed for anyone who assisted to contact police as family and friends seek closure.
- A morning walker found the remains in the sand about five days after Wen went missing, shocking the tight-knit Ledge Point community and local residents who said the reef is nearly walkable.
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Tragic update after snorkeller disappears on New Year's Day as 'human remains' found - The Mirror
Wen 'Walter' Ren Gu went missing while diving for crayfish with a group of friends on January 1 - and today, human remains were found on a nearby beach, police have said
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