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1 – Lost in Byron Bay

Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez dropped into Byron Bay in late May 2019, enticed by the town’s unique allure of bohemian life, beautiful surf beaches and a sprinkling of international celebrity glamour. Then he disappeared without a trace.As it dawns on his family that he’s been silent online for six days, they mobilise a search, aided by Byron locals who never knew Theo but refuse to accept a visitor to their town could simply vanish.  

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