Missing Queenstown surgeon search

The story so far

Police and searchers have been looking for Erika Rodrigues Coelho, a 47-year-old Brazilian national and Queenstown surgeon, who went missing on 18 September.^{30 Sep; 6 Oct} She was last seen near Coronet Peak, and her vehicle was found at Skippers Saddle on 21 September.^{6 Oct} Police asked the public to help identify a man seen on the Mt Dewar summit track around 12.30pm on 18 September, who may have information about her disappearance.^{30 Sep} Active physical searching was paused on 6 October, though the investigation continued.^{6 Oct}

Latest

Investigators have not been able to find her despite extensive land searches and enquiries over the past month.^{20 Oct}

Key moments

1. 30 SepPolice appeal for a man seen on the Mt Dewar track.
2. 30 SepFamily and best friend speak publicly for the first time.
3. 6 OctHer vehicle is reported found at Skippers Saddle; physical search paused.
4. 20 OctPolice move the search into a recovery phase.

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