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WorldPublished: 2 August 2026 at 01:54

Estonian woman and daughter found dead in Australia, baby still missing

Remains of 36-year-old Estonian Helena Raita and her two-year-old daughter Hazel were found on Australia's southern coast on Monday. Her three-month-old son Louis remains missing.

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Australia has been shaken by a tragic discovery. On Monday, the remains of 36-year-old Estonian national Helena Raita and her two-year-old daughter Hazel were found on the southern coast of the continent. The woman's three-month-old son, Louis, has not been found and is still missing.

Helena had contacted police the previous day. Authorities have not disclosed the reasons for her contact. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

There are reports suggesting that the chance of finding the child alive is now zero, although this has not been officially confirmed. The incident has caused a stir in Australia and beyond, drawing attention to the case in Estonia as well.

Investigators are calling on anyone with information about the family or the events leading up to the discovery to come forward. The search for the missing infant continues, and police say further details will be released as they become available.

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