Young Hiker Vanishes in Kosciuszko National Park
A massive search operation is underway in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, after a 23-year-old university student, Hadi Nazari, went missing on Boxing Day.
The Melbourne student was last seen descending the Hannels Spur Trail at Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo, around 2:30 pm. His friends reported him missing when he failed to turn up at the Geehi campground as planned.
Search Efforts Intensify
Search crews, including local police, State Emergency Service personnel, and specialist rescue teams, have been scouring the rugged alpine park since Monday. Despite the efforts, no sign of Hadi has been found. His sister, Zahra Nazari, is anxiously waiting for news, saying the uncertainty is the biggest trauma of her life.
A Sister’s Plea
Zahra fears her brother may not have enough food and water, as he only packed for a day walk. “I just look at his pictures all the time and pray to God that he comes back soon,” she said. If you have any information about Hadi’s whereabouts, please come forward.
Description of Hadi Nazari
Hadi is described as Asian in appearance, with a slim build, and about 172cm tall. He was last seen wearing a grey long-sleeve shirt, grey pants, and had a blue backpack.
Tasmanian Tragedy: Bushwalker Falls to His Death
Meanwhile, in southern Tasmania, a bushwalker in his thirties fell to his death from Federation Peak in the Southwest National Park on Monday. The Victorian man was travelling with his partner and another woman, who activated a personal beacon, prompting emergency services to quickly respond.
Federation Peak: A Challenging Hike
Tasmania Police Inspector Colin Riley described Federation Peak as one of the most challenging walks in Tasmania. “This area is steep, very narrow passages, and you effectively have to crawl your way up towards the summit,” he said. The deceased man’s body was recovered on Tuesday, while his companions were airlifted out of the park, shaken but uninjured.
Safety Warning
This incident marks the third death of a bushwalker in Tasmania over the Christmas holidays. Inspector Riley urged hikers to take personal locator beacons and adequate equipment, and to stop hiking if conditions change and they don’t feel confident.
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