Search for man and woman missing on outback prospecting holiday in Queensland

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A search is on for a missing man and woman, who disappeared while on an outback prospecting trip in Queensland. The 65-year-old East Toowoomba man and 69-year-old NSW woman were last seen leaving a caravan park on Alldridge St in Croydon, n Far North Queensland near the Gulf of Carpentaria, on Sunday. The pair left to go prospecting at Esmeralda Station, Queensland Police said. “They were reported missing after they failed to return to the caravan park on November 11,” police said.

“Police and family hold concerns for their welfare due to the difficult terrain and recent weather events.” The pair’s vehicle was found on Monday at Esmeralda Station near Rifle Creek Ridge. Several personal items were inside including mobile phones. A search and rescue operation began in the area on Tuesday and continued on Wednesday.

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