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Police Examine Human Remains Found Near Site of Missing Woman in South Australia

South Australia Police are assessing possible human remains discovered in a mine shaft at Andamooka, close to where they have been searching for missing 41-year-old Trisha Graf.

A member of the public reported what appeared to be human remains inside a mine shaft at Andamooka in the state's far north. Police have begun a preliminary examination to determine the nature of the find. The discovery occurs near the area where officers have been looking for Trisha Graf, who vanished after a night out on December 12. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the remains belong to Graf. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

Why it matters

The potential link to a missing person case could bring closure to a family and affect community safety concerns.

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