Bone Of Missing Wynyard Man Thomas Courto Found Seven-Months After Boating Tragedy

Police have confirmed a bone found off Table Cape last month, belongs to missing Wynyard man Thomas Courto.

Mr Courto, along with two friends, Bree-Anna Thomas and Isaiah Dixon, set out on a boating trip from Wynyard in October last year and failed to return.

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One of the largest sea marine searches ever undertaken on the north-west coast, the bodies of both Ms Thomas and Mr Dixon's were discovered two days later washed ashore, however Mr Courto's remains were never found, until now.

Tasmania authorities said a recreational diver found the bone on April 21 near Table Cape, where the trio had gone missing.

"Following the discovery of the bone … police divers thoroughly searched the area for three days, but sadly no further trace of Thomas was located," a spokeswoman said.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with Thomas's family and loved ones at this difficult time."

DNA testing has confirmed the bone found belonged to Mr Courto.

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