German tourist couple found dead in Australia's outback

Northern Territory police have confirmed they have found the body of a 73-year-old German tourist east of Alice Springs.

Trephina Gorge Nature Park, East McDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia Source: Universal Images Group Editorial

It comes a day after the body of her 76-year-old husband was discovered in Trephina Gorge.

The pair went missing had been missing in the remote outback since Friday, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius.

N-T police sergeant Phil Emmett has described the incident as "tragic".

"I'd just like to convey my condolences. Such a sad end to what was obviously a lifetime of endeavour, and of planning to come and visit Australia. What a tragic end."

Rocks and Gum Tree in the Trephina Gorge in Northern Territory, Australia Source: iStockphoto

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