The 23-year-old was last seen descending a walking trail after agreeing to meet up with friends at Geehi campsite, sparking a multi-agency search
The man – who police said was an experienced hiker – was last seen by friends about 2.30pm last Thursday. He was descending the Hannels Spur trail, Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo, in the park.
The friends were supposed to meet up at the Geehi campground, but when he failed to arrive his two friends, aged 23 and 24, began a search.Police were alerted about 8.45pm on Thursday, and began searching in vehicles and on foot, assisted by the State Emergency Service , but without success.While there were concerns for the man’s welfare, police were told he was an experienced hiker and that he was carrying camping equipment and wearing clothing suitable to conditions.
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