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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Victorian bushwalker dies in fall at Tasmania's Federation Peak in Southwest National Park

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A Victorian bushwalker in his 30s has died after falling at Federation Peak while on a trek with his partner, in Tasmania's south-west. Tasmania Police said it was understood the man fell "from height" about 11am on Monday while on a bushwalk in Southwest National Park with two female companions, who raised the alarm. He said the man had set …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bushwalker's body found in Tasmania's remote Southwest National Park

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The body of a 54-year-old bushwalker from Queensland has been found in Tasmania's remote south-west. Tasmania Police said the man was found unresponsive by another bushwalker on Saturday on the Western Arthur Range Traverse in the Southwest National Park. "It was discovered that another bushwalker had located an unresponsive man on the track, and he was confirmed deceased," Tasmania Police …

Man Tasmania Christmas Eve Walking Death Bushwalker Southwest National Park

1 month, 1 week ago

Searches for missing teen Jacob Partridge and lost bushwalker Csaba Varga continue in NSW

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Separate searches for a missing teenager and a hiker are continuing on the New South Wales North Coast. Coffs-Clarence Police Acting Inspector Nick Dixon said the plan was to continue searching for until last light on Monday and review operations on Tuesday. "We are concentrating on a number of possibilities with regards to Jacob and we are concentrating on bringing …

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1 year ago

Search for missing 74-year-old bushwalker in Victoria's south-west enters third day

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A major search and rescue operation in Victoria's south-west has entered its third day after a 74-year-old woman was reported missing in the Mount Richmond area, near Portland, on the morning of Wednesday, December 20. Key points: The search continues for a missing 74-year-old bushwalker, Kay, after unsuccessful overnight air search Kay's family say the disappearance is out of character …

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2 years, 8 months ago

NT Parks defends campsite booking system criticised for pushing hikers to limit

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An author of the Larapinta Trail Guide has criticised a campsite booking system introduced by the NT Parks and Wildlife Commission in March for requiring hikers to make concrete plans. Key points: Emergency services attended four requests for assistance from hikers on the Larapinta Trail in less than three weeks Larapinta Trail Guide author John Chapman says people hiking the …

Emergency Services Parks Campsite System Booking Trail Hikers

4 years, 6 months ago

Experienced climber, 19, falls to his death in south-west Tasmania

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Police have located the body of a bushwalker who had been missing in Tasmania's south-west wilderness since Thursday night. Police said the rescue helicopter flew to the incident site last night and a ground search and rescue team was also deployed. "The air search resumed early this morning, with the helicopter crew locating the man's body shortly before 9:00am." Police …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Bushwalker rescued by helicopter after getting lost on overgrown tracks on Mount Wellington

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Avid bushwalker Erin Hext set out on her 76th hike expecting a challenging track, but she did not think she would be making the return journey in a helicopter. Key points: An experienced bushwalker had to be rescued by helicopter half an hour's drive from Hobart Erin Hext became lost due to overgrown tracks and confusing route markers Wellington Park …

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5 years, 5 months ago

Bushwalker rescued after week in Tasmanian wilderness 'wouldn't have survived another night'

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The Victorian hiker rescued from thick snow in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park after more than a week says he "wouldn't have survived another night". Key points: Victorian Michael Bowman was rescued from Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair on Tuesday afternoon He had been in the snowy wilderness for more than a week Emergency workers say the …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Chinese bushwalker found safe after reporting herself missing in Heathcote National Park

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Missing bushwalker Muzi Li has been found safe and well at her home in Sydney's eastern suburbs after she reported herself lost inside a south Sydney national park last night. Key points: It is believed Muzi Li's phone battery died shortly after calling police for help Temperatures were near-freezing last night where she went missing More than 80 people were …

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