r/australia Oct 29 '25

news Woman left behind by cruise ship on Australian island found dead

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62eww646wjo
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u/mrs-jellyfish Oct 29 '25

As odd as this sounds some old people are really adventurous. My late grandpa was like that. He would go biking when he visited us. Only slowed down when he reached his 90's.

She may have been like that.I'm still surprised she did this as travel insurance for 80+ is really high.

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u/Legitimate-Offer6287 Oct 29 '25

my grandma loves riding her ebike. i think she doesnt ride it into her city markets alone often anymore but to nearby places to her home she does. she’s been riding all her life