A massive search operation has been launched for a missing hiker who failed to show up at a meeting spot near Nowra, New South Wales.
Christopher Moore, 38, was last seen on Wednesday morning when he was dropped off for a camping trip at Twelve Mile Road in Jerrawangala, about 32 kilometers south of Nowra.
The Mysterious Disappearance
Moore was supposed to be picked up at the same spot on Friday, but he never arrived.
His family and authorities are now frantically searching for him, and an investigation has been launched.
The missing hiker is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, with a thin build, short light brown hair, a beard, and a moustache.
He was last seen wearing khaki and black pants and a khaki hooded jumper.
Search Efforts Intensify
A coordinated search operation involving South Coast Police, Police Rescue, and members of the SES and Rural Fire Service was launched on Saturday morning.
Emergency services are combing through the Jerrawangala and Wandandian areas, where Moore is believed to be.
Anyone with information about Moore’s whereabouts is urged to contact Nowra Police or Crime Stoppers.