The 23-year-old was last seen descending a walking trail after agreeing to meet up with friends at Geehi campsite A major search for a 23-year-old hiker missing in Kosciuszko national park since Boxing Day resumed on Monday. 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. Read morePolice were alerted about 8.45pm on Thursday and began searching in vehicles and on foot assisted by the State Emergency Service (SES) A multi-agency search launched on Friday involving police, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, SES, New South Wales ambulance 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 It comes after a hiker suffered a snake bite, dehydration and a rolled ankle while lost in the Snowy Mountains in October. Lovisa Sjoberg, 48, was found after a six-day search. A local police commander said Sjoberg was “pretty fortunate to be alive”. Lost Victorian hiker asked for chicken parmigiana after being found Missing Chinese student found alive in mountainside after 'cyber kidnapping' scam 2 min readPublished 31 December 2024 9:15pm ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) Watch 6m How did a hiker survive 13 days lost in Kosciuszko National Park? JESS DART:  You've been gone for 13 days, and his face just dropped. SUPT. MATT PRICE, NSW SES:  Kosciusko is a really popular national park. It’s a very remote part of the world, and very steep part of the world, and a part that is less travelled by many bush walkers.  If you come off the track it’s easy to get lost.  TOM HARTLEY, REPORTER: Superintendent Matt Price couldn’t count the number of search and rescues he’s been involved in. MATT PRICE:  Not everything that we work with in the emergency services always ends in a positive manner.  REPORTER:  The search for a 23-year-old hiker missing in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains continues today.  REPORTER:  Authorities are tonight hopeful a student missing in Kosciusko National Park since Boxing Day is alive.  TOM HARTLEY: Twenty-three-year-old Hadi Nazari and his friends were on the Hannels Spur Track, heading to the Geehi campground.  On Boxing Day, Hadi split from the group to take a few photos but the bush was dense. He became disoriented. And disappeared. New South Wales Police coordinated the search. As the hours went on, the search party grew.  MATT PRICE:    Eight to 10 teams with approximately four people in each team, around 30, 40 people on the ground and the eyes in the sky, all flew helicopters through the day. TOM HARTLEY:  In terrain like this – they needed all the help they could get.  DR PAUL LUCKIN, RESCUE SPECIALIST:  The search area expands exponentially as time passes and that’s the reason that if you are lost, you stop. TOM HARTLEY:  When people go missing, Dr Paul Luckin is one of Australia’s go-to survival experts. A retired Navy Captain, and search and rescue specialist with decades of experience around the world.  Police called him days into the search for Hadi.  PAUL LUCKIN:  At that stage we knew roughly where he’d last been seen but it became apparent that the vegetation was so dense and so high that if he was lost in it, he could not possibly see where he was.  TOM HARTLEY:  These photos were sent to Paul of the area along with a video in which you can barely see the search party.  PAUL LUCKIN: Initially we thought that if he got to water, he would stay there, which he didn’t but the water courses were searched repeatedly every day. Then it was a matter of putting up aircraft.  Because the clothing that he was wearing was dark, he blended perfectly into the vegetation and one the survival lessons is when you are preparing for something like that, wear bright clothing or at least carry something very bright. TOM HARTLEY:  Hope was renewed – and survivability odds increased - on two separate occasions. On New Year’s Eve, rubbish, and hiking poles believed to belong to Hadi were found near the Kosciuszko Creek. Five days later, a campfire, lighter, and Hadi’s camera were found near the Geehi River with a recording of a heartbreaking message.  PAUL LUCKIN:  He left a message saying “I’m here,” and he apologised to his family. I understand and it was almost as though at that stage he was not optimistic that he would survive. He was obviously going to try but he wanted to say goodbye to his family.  Again, it was a message that said he’s alive and he was moving  The best case remained – not injured, not bitten by a snake, not had a medical catastrophe, able to find water, therefore it’s possible he’s alive. If it’s possible he’s alive, then the search will continue.  REPORTER:  We begin with incredible breaking news.  REPORTER:  The hiker who’s been missing since Boxing Day has been found alive.  TOM HARTLEY:  Almost a fortnight after disappearing, Hadi was found around seven kilometres from his last known point, by a trio of hikers.  Cousins Jess and Josh, and their mate James, for Hadi’s sake, were in the right place at the right time. JAMES CLARK:  I sort of stopped at that point just to take in the view, take a photo.  I did notice this sort of very faint figure moving sort of slowly up one of the low ridges, but I could tell he was yelling, asking for help.  TOM HARTLEY:  They slowly moved toward each other. JESS DART:  We finally reached each other, and I said, “Did you go missing on Boxing Day?” And he said, “Yeah, that's me. I've been gone for eight days. I haven't had any food.” And then I was like, Hadi, it's the 8th of January. You've been gone for 13 days.  I was starting to cry, and he cried, and we hugged each other, and it was, yeah, it was so surreal.  JOSH DART:  There was this moment where the police helicopter came flying in, and we saw it for the first time, and he saw it, and he, he got all excited, and he stood up, and he was like, okay, this is it, I'm going. This is my ride.  And so he went around and he handshaked all of us , gave us all a handshake, said, thank you to everyone individually. TOM HARTLEY:  Hadi was flown back to the command post and reunited with loved ones.  MUHAMMAD IYLAS, FRIEND: He’s perfectly fine, he’s a hero. Like 14 days without food, he’s doing like perfectly well.  MATT PRICE:    He waved to us as he got in the ambulance and just said thanks to everybody. PAUL LUCKIN:  We are delighted, every time we find someone alive, it’s what it’s all about. TOM HARTLEY:  He recovered from severe dehydration at Cooma hospital, before returning home to his grateful family.  ZAHRA NAZARI, SISTER: The hikers who reached Hadi yesterday at 3.15, they are literally angels, sent from the sky, on the earth for Hadi, thank you so much. Thanks to everyone. TOM HARTLEY:  And while there’s every chance something like this will happen again, there's no guarantee of another so-called miracle. PAUL LUCKIN:  Have your personal locator beacon, activate it when you’re in trouble and you know that can’t find your way out and then take steps to make yourself highly visible. If you’re moving leave evidence of where you have gone. Leave a note, leave markers in the ground, make it very clear where you’re going, which direction you’re going and give people who are looking for you the best possible chance of finding you and of getting that thrill of bringing you home to your family alive, for your sake and theirs.  The team who helped rescue a 23-year-old Melbourne man missing in Kosciusko National Park have told 7.30 how they managed to find him. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) After almost two weeks missing in the rugged Australian Alps the bush can be so thick in places you can’t see far beyond what’s in front of your face Extreme UV radiation belts down throughout the day and winds whip at you in the afternoon For 13 days missing hiker Hadi Nazari, 23, managed to survive in these conditions – a result police described as “incredible” Nazari had been with two friends, hiking the challenging Hannels Spur trail in the famous park in New South Wales when he went off track to take some photos The three men had planned to meet at the Geehi campground but Nazari failed to arrive while hundreds of people searched for him on land and from the air foraged for berries and ate two muesli bars he fortuitously found in a hut “He relayed that he found a hut up there in the mountains,” the Riverina police district commander “And there were two muesli bars up there that he’s eaten and that’s pretty much all that he’s had to consume over the last two weeks.” The Hannels Spur trail is one of Australia’s most difficult bushwalking routes noted for its undulating 1,800m change in elevation Speaking in the days after Nazari went missing reminded people how unforgiving the area is “If you’re off the track, it’s bloody tough country,” Chatten told AAP that’s for sure … you’d be a hard person to find.” NSW Ambulance and volunteers scoured the thick bushland police would update media with very little news other than they had tried hard and would be back tomorrow they managed to find clues – enough to keep hopes alive search teams found some rubbish and hiking poles believed to belong to Nazari near the Kosciuszko River Almost one week later, on 5 January, they found the remnants of a campfire a camera and camera bag near the Geehi River At the time police did not reveal what was on the camera. However according to multiple media reports it contained a message that Nazari had recorded for the searchers explained how he became lost and apologised The discovery gave searchers new hope that he was alive and that an expanded search would be successful Searchers scouring bushland in Kosciuszko national park earlier in the week Photograph: NSW policeSpliet said Nazari’s fitness level and the fact he was well equipped would have played a big part in his survival “It’s really hard to assess how somebody would look after themselves out there in the bush,” he said Nazari was eventually found about 10km from a command post that was set up as a base for the search He had stumbled across a group of hikers and called out “He’s covered a lot of ground,” Supt Spliet said “But from all accounts … he’s in really good health.” Nazari was treated for dehydration and taken to hospital Officials said he was alert and walking with no injuries Spliet said they would debrief with him on Thursday to find out more about how he managed to stay alive “We really just want to find out what he’s actually done Has he found walking tracks that he’s been able to get on?” last seen on Boxing Day descending the challenging Hannels Spur track Hopes are dwindling that a missing hiker will be found alive as experts warn of the rough terrain and scarce water availability was descending a challenging trail in the Kosciuszko national park about 2.30pm on Boxing Day when he was last seen by friends who raised the alarm when he did not arrive at the campground where they arranged to meet Since then, New South Wales police, the national parks and wildlife service, the state emergency service, NSW ambulance and volunteer rescuers have been searching for Nazari said that of the 105 searches he’s been involved in over the past 12 months just three people have been found alive after long periods alone in the wilderness Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email “We don’t have many who are missing for an extended period and come out alive,” he said. “Ultimately, his survival is going to depend on finding drinkable water and probably staying at that water.” Luckin said the availability of water in the area where Nazari went missing was scarce. “Whether you can find water or not depends on the terrain and how thick the vegetation is, it is well known that the vegetation in that particular area is very dense, very thick vegetation,” he said. Read more“There is some water [there], but accessing it is difficult.” Rubbish and hiking poles believed to belong to Nazari were located late on Tuesday but he is still yet to be found. He was not carrying a personal locator beacon but was thought to have a reasonable amount of water as well as camping gear, police have told reporters. Luckin said injuries could also be a factor in influencing whether Nazari would have survived the week. “If somebody has a minor injury and they’re still mobile, then you would expect that they would be able to take steps to get themselves out of the situation by making themselves visible, by signalling or by responding to calls,” he said. Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks “With a major immobilising injury it comes down to whether they can be found or whether they can reach water before they die of dehydration.” A helicopter with infrared imaging technology has also been used in the search and specialist crews have been flown into the rugged terrain. Nazari was last seen on the Hannels Spur Track between Khancoban and Thredbo in the national park. It is regarded as one of Australia’s most challenging bushwalking trails, with an 1,800-metre change in elevation. “It’s part of the most rugged terrain in NSW, it’s very steep, it’s very vegetated and it’s quite remote,” NSW police acting Supt Jillian Gibson told reporters earlier in the search. Luckin said police throw “enormous” amounts of resources at search and rescue operations. “They will often continue for quite a lot longer than I suggest that people might survive,” he said. “People sometimes think [they] will stop because it costs too much, but that is exactly the opposite of the case, they will search beyond what you would think a reasonable prospect for survival.” Hadi Nazari was first reported missing in Kosciuszko National Park on Boxing Day. (Supplied) Police have confirmed several items found in rugged bushland belong to missing hiker Hadi Nazari. The Melbourne man's friends and family say the discovery gives them new hope that he will be found. Further specialist teams have been sent to Kosciuszko National Park to help expand the search, which is now in its eighth day. Link copiedShareShare articleAs the search for a missing bushwalker in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains concludes its eighth day, the man’s friends say they have been given hope by the discovery of some of his possessions. Hadi Nazari, 23, went hiking with two friends in Kosciuszko National Park on December 22 and was due to return home five days later. He was separated from the group when he went to take photographs near the Hannels Spur Trail at Geehi. Mr Nazari's friends alerted authorities last Thursday evening when he failed to arrive at a remote campground where the group had planned to meet. Police say rescue teams are searching through some of the most rugged terrain in the state. (Supplied) On Wednesday night NSW Police revealed that hiking poles and rubbish believed to belong to Mr Nazari had been found the day before. Mazar Ali, who was hiking with Mr Nazari when he disappeared, told the ABC the discovery of his friend's personal items gave him hope that his friend would be found. Mr Ali said he and his friend were both really looking forward to completing the hike. "We've done heaps of hikes together, we've done the big ones in Victoria and this time we wanted to do this one in the Kosciuszko but this unfortunate thing happened," he said. "He's the best friend I could ever ask for." Crews from around NSW have travelled to the remote national park to help with the search. (Supplied) Inspector Jillian Gibson told the ABC the discovery of the belongings was at the edge of the initial search area and had forced them to refocus their efforts on a new area of rugged bushland. She said police believed Mr Nazari had food and access to water, but the terrain was challenging for their search operation. "We can't get our horses or trail bikes in, so it's footwork by our amazing volunteers," she said. Jillian Gibson says police have several specialist units searching for Hadi Nazari. (ABC News: Lucas Forbes) Mr Ali said he thought his friend got lost after walking off the track to take photos of the surrounding scenery. "We waited for him, we were like shouting out to each other and he was on the trail, so he knew the trail," Mr Ali said. "We just thought he was going to come down and it wasn't too far like 3.5 kilometres max to the start of the trail. "We went to the car — we were supposed to have breakfast there and waited for him, he didn't come. "We went back up, couldn't see him on the trail and we just didn't know what to do and we called the emergency." Hadi Nazari has not been seen since Boxing Day afternoon. (NSW Police Force) Mr Nazari's sister Zahra said his family was also hopeful the Melbourne University student would be found. "Our family is going through a lot," she said. Ms Nazari said the family was thankful for the help of all agencies involved in the search since her brother's disappearance. "Everyone has been working really hard," she said. She said she hoped an increase in the number of boots on the ground would help find her brother. State Emergency Service Superintendent Matthew Price said specialist search operators from Sydney and the Illawarra joined the search on Thursday. The terrain in Kosciuszko National Park is remote and dense. (Supplied: NSW SES) "They are our specialist remote and alpine search operators, so they've done additional training in navigation and have a lot more experience in going into this kind of terrain," Mr Price said. "The track they started on is one of the steepest walking tracks in NSW. "It really is in very rugged terrain and as the search evolves, the police tactics evolve with that." discovered two muesli bars at a hut while lost A 23-year-old hiker missing since Boxing Day in the remote Kosciuszko national park has been found alive Hadi Nazari stumbled into the path of a group of hikers at about 3.15pm on Wednesday “The circumstances we believe at the moment are that he called out to some hikers who were in the area He told them that he’d been lost in the bush and was thirsty,” the Riverina police district commander Nazari told police “he found a hut up there in the mountains and there were two muesli bars up there that he’s eaten,” Spliet said “And that’s pretty much all that he’s had to consume over the last two weeks “So the further details about where he’s been and how he’s actually looked after himself are still yet to be determined.” Kosciuszko national parkSeveral creeks in the area ensured Nazari’s access to water He was assessed by paramedics at the search base camp located about 10km from where the hikers had encountered him He was taken to Cooma hospital for a full check ahead of police conducting a full debrief on Thursday to establish exactly what happened and how he survived sister Zahra Nazari said they were grateful he was safe and sound “We are grateful for everyone involved in helping us find my brother,” the family said Nazari was last seen descending the Hannels Spur trail in Kosciuszko national park by friends at about 2.30pm on 26 December When he failed to arrive at the Geehi campground as planned Hadi Nazari was found alive after a 13-day search involving hundreds of rescuers and volunteers in Kosciuszko national park Photograph: NSW Rural Fire Service/PR IMAGEA multi-agency search involving more than 300 people began and hiking poles believed to belong to him camera and a camera bag were found near the Geehi River “We want to thank our emergency services partner agencies volunteers and members of the public for their assistance and we are elated we can return him safely to his family,” he said The Hannels Spur trail is one of the toughest ascents in Australia, according to bushwalking advice, with hikers gaining 1,800 metres of elevation. Hot and humid conditions increase difficulty of finding Hadi Nazari More specialist rescue crews have joined the search for a bushwalker missing in dense and challenging terrain for 11 days As many as 50 specialist search operators from across New South Wales have been deployed to help find Hadi Nazari The experienced Victorian hiker was descending the challenging Hannels Spur trail in NSW’s Kosciuszko national park with friends The three men planned to meet at the Geehi campground but he failed to arrive. Read moreThe large-scale search involving NSW police NSW Ambulance and volunteers has intensified with six rescue and bomb disposal unit specialist police officers winched into the bushland by aircraft to access remote areas more quickly Hadi Nazari was last seen by friends on 26 December descending the challenging Hannels Spur trail Composite: NSW policeSix specially trained volunteers were planning to camp to further extend the search More than 300 people have searched for Nazari since he went missing Riverina police district Acting Supt Jill Gibson said on Saturday “Our focus and efforts continue to be finding Hadi and returning him to his family,” she said The weekend’s hot and humid conditions added to the difficulties searchers faced Rubbish and hiking poles believed to belong to Nazari were found near the Kosciuszko River on Tuesday, narrowing the search area. An experienced bushwalking guide, Doug Chatten, said the area was unforgiving, particularly for anyone who ventured away from the trail. “If you’re off the track, it’s bloody tough country,” he said. “It’s no easy walk, that’s for sure … you’d be a hard person to find.” The Hannels Spur trail, with its 1,800 metres of elevation change, is one of Australia’s most difficult bushwalking routes. A multi-agency search is underway to find missing hiker Hadi Nazari Police say the search for a missing hiker in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains is in the most rugged terrain in the state Hadi Nazari was last seen on Boxing Day in a remote part of the Kosciuszko National Park which include specialist bushwalkers and helicopters Link copiedShareShare articlePolice say the search for a hiker missing in a remote part of the Kosciuszko National Park is being conducted in the "most rugged terrain" in NSW Hadi Nazari has not been seen since Boxing Day afternoon when he separated from his group of friends to take photographs near the Hannels Spur Trail, Geehi, in the national park.  The 23-year-old was reported missing after he failed to arrive back at the remote campground where the group had planned to meet.  Riverina Police District Acting Superintendent Jillian Gibson said the multi-agency search had so far failed to locate Mr Nazari.  "It's part of the most rugged terrain in NSW. It's very steep, it's very vegetated and it's quite remote," she said.  "At this point we've had no indications of where he is." NSW Police set up a command post and specially trained volunteer bushwalkers from the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) and State Emergency Service (SES) have been among those searching for Mr Nazari during the past week.  On Monday, nearly 30 specialist volunteers were lifted 1,600 metres into the dense bushland of higher terrain to search for Mr Nazari on foot.  "They've worked their way down in a grid pattern, searching those areas that we think Hadi might be," Acting Superintendent Gibson said.  Acting Superintendent Jillian Gibson says police have several specialist units searching for Hadi Nazari. (ABC News: Lucas Forbes) "They are specially trained for this type of terrain. It's not just like going on a walk up a hill. "It is dense bushland with high altitude and scaling it is very difficult." Acting Superintendent Gibson said despite the challenging terrain, Mr Nazari had previously completed similar hikes.  Hadi Nazari has completed challenging hikes before. (Supplied: NSW Police Force) "The camping gear which he had showed he had a reasonable amount of water, he had camping tents, poles and adequate clothing. That increases our hopes." But police said they did not believe Mr Nazari had a personal locator beacon on him and none had been activated in the area.  Police said the search would continue into the week, with the opportunity to "ramp up" if Mr Nazari was not found.  The NSW SES has been assisting NSW Police with the search since Boxing Day. (Supplied: NSW SES) "Hopefully we won't need it, but [we're] projecting into next week and dedicating resources to that," Acting Superintendent Gibson said. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICEDozens of extra specialist search operators have been deployed to help find a bushwalker missing in dense and challenging terrain for 10 days All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueExperienced hiker Hadi Nazari was last seen on Boxing Day descending the challenging Hannels Spur trail in NSW's Kosciuszko National Park "There have now been more than 300 people searching across the nine days all highly-skilled and trained," Riverina Police District Acting Superintendent Jill Gibson said on Saturday "Our focus and efforts continue to be finding Hadi and returning him to his family." was last seen on Boxing Day in NSW's Kosciuszko National Park (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)The operation has intensified with six Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit specialist police officers winched into the dense bushland by aircraft to access remote areas more quickly Six specially trained volunteers will camp overnight to further extend the search The large-scale search involving NSW Police and volunteers was launched when Mr Nazari failed to meet friends at Geehi campground national parks and wildlife and ambulance staff and volunteers (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)Rubbish and hiking poles believed to belong to Mr Nazari were found near the Kosciuszko River late on Tuesday narrowing the search area in the challenging terrain of the Hannels Spur Trail Experienced bushwalking guide Doug Chatten said the area was unforgiving particularly for anyone who ventured off track it's bloody tough country," Mr Chatten told AAP that's for sure … you'd be a hard person to find." is one of Australia's most difficult bushwalking routes The terrain is so dense searchers in some parts of the park can't see their feet (Supplied by Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)Temperatures have risen creating hot and humid conditions that further complicate the operation and national parks are aiding in the extensive multi-agency search Ms Gibson said rugged terrain and dense vegetation made the search challenging "The bushland is so dense that searchers in some parts can't see their feet," she told reporters on Friday Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy. ABC News News HomeRelief for friends rescuers as missing hiker Hadi Nazari recovers after being found aliveShare Relief for friends rescuers as missing hiker Hadi Nazari recovers after being found aliveBy Sam Nichols Emergency workers and family friends of Hadi Nazari have shared their joy over him being found, with the 23-year-old currently recovering in Cooma hospital. On Boxing Day, the university student went missing while hiking Kosciuszko National Park, with his disappearance kicking off an extensive search operation. Police hope to speak to Mr Nazari on Thursday to "debrief on his experience". Link copiedShareShare articleThe discovery of hiker Hadi Nazari, who is currently in hospital after being missing for almost two weeks in dense bushland, has been described as a "miracle" by those closest to him.  On Wednesday afternoon at 3:15pm, the 23-year-old was discovered after disappearing during a bush hike in Kosciuszko National Park on Boxing Day. Police said he survived off two muesli bars he found in a hut and creek water before being located 10 kilometres away from where he first went missing near Geehi. Hadi Nazari was taken to Cooma Hospital on Wednesday night after spending nearly two weeks lost in Kosciuszko National Park. (ABC News) He was taken to Cooma Hospital on Wednesday night but had no "obvious injuries" at the time of rescue, according to Superintendent Andrew Spliet, commander of the Riverina Police District. Mr Nazari embraced his loved ones who cried in relief in an emotional reunion on Wednesday afternoon. "I don't have any words to explain at the moment. It was just a moment of happiness," said Falaksher Ali, a family friend who had been driving between the national park and Melbourne for the last 13 days. Hiker Hadi Nazari's discovery has been described as a "miracle" by a family friend. (ABC News) Mr Ali said he did not believe initial reports that his friend had been found.  "I was unsure, I was kind of shocked, but I kept telling myself I hope this news is true," he said.  "It was the right news, we were very relieved."  He said Mr Nazari had left a video message on his camera, found by rescuers at a makeshift camp site on Sunday.  "We just have been grateful to God that we found him. He's very close to us," Hussein Ali, another family friend, said. Speaking at a press conference, Riverina Police District Inspector Josh Broadfoot said that Mr Nazari was in good spirits with no apparent injuries. "He's very, very thankful for all the search efforts, thankful that people didn't give up on him, and the searching efforts continued," he said. Mr Broadfoot added that his team "never gave up hope of finding him". Josh Broadfoot described the outcome as what everyone involved in the search had hoped for. (ABC South East NSW: Isla Evans) Others involved in the search echoed similar sentiments about its process and end result. "You have to be prepared for everything," NSW SES Chief Superintendent and Southern Zone Commander Ben Pickup said, adding that the personnel involved felt a mix of relief, elation and exhaustion. "It's definitely a huge positive outcome for the family, and for the searchers who get passionately involved in finding and returning them to their loved ones." Mr Nazari began what was intended to be a five-day hike with two others in the park in New South Wales's south-west, near the Victorian border, on December 22. The 23-year-old university student from Melbourne, who was missing in dense bushland in the NSW Snowy Mountains since Boxing Day, has been found alive. On the final day of the trip, he reportedly left his group to take photographs, but failed to arrive at the campground where the trio had planned to meet. His friends said they last saw Mr Nazari about 2:30pm descending the Hannels Spur Trail at Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo before being reported missing that night. Superintendent Spielt said on Wednesday there were more than 400 people involved in the search operation. "And that's just the people on the ground. There's the support staff as well that are involved," he told reporters. For 13 days, authorities attempted to locate Mr Nazari, finding hints that he was still alive. On December 31, search crews discovered rubbish and hiking poles near the Kosciuszko River, which became the main search area. On January 5, key items of life, including a campfire and camera, were located near the Geehi River. (Supplied) More than a week after Mr Nazari was reported missing, the site of a campfire, alongside a lighter, camera and camera bag, were located near the Geehi River. "The further details about where he's been and how he looked after himself are still yet to be determined," Superintendent Spielt said on Wednesday. "We'll have some police speak to him — hopefully tomorrow — and just debrief on his experience out there in the bush and actually what's happened." While Mr Nazari's survival was described as miraculous, others have said it's reflective of his mental and physical endurance. According to Krystal Dacey, a geospatial scientist at Charles Sturt University, 75 per cent of missing hikers are found within a 5km radius of where they went missing. Mr Hazari attempted what researchers call a "self-rescue", Ms Dacey said, where a hiker finds their way out of bushland rather than wait for rescuers to arrive. The majority of those lost in bushland are found within 5km of where they went missing, Charles Sturt University's Krystal Dacey said. (Supplied) "He clearly did a good job of it because he managed to do that, but it's not necessarily the best way," she added. "Being disorientated, lack of food, fear, lack of water, pure exhaustion — those types of things are going to contribute to his decision making," she said. Alone Australia participant, ecologist and hiker Kate Grarock noted the most challenging part of being lost was dealing with mental health. Ms Grarock was one of 10 participants who were dropped into separate remote locations in the wilderness of Tasmania with basic survival items.   Maintaining your mental health is another factor to consider when attempting to survive the bush, Kate Grarock said. (Supplied: Kate Grarock) "When you're in a survival situation, one or two silly decisions can start to escalate." NSW Police said Mr Hazari had adequate camping equipment with him when he set off, including a tent, which may have been key to his survival along with a hut he took refuge in. "If you don't have very basic shelter to keep the rain off, things can go really bad really quickly," Ms Grarock said. "He's obviously a very resilient person." If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page dehydration and a rolled ankle in the days she spent lost in the Snowy Mountains – and was ‘pretty fortunate’ to be alive The alarm was raised by a car hire company. Lovisa Sjoberg, known as Kiki, had hired a grey Mitsubishi Outlander and driven it out to the Kosciuszko national park, where she was known to go hiking and take photographs of brumbies. The 48-year-old photographer and Snowy Mountains resident was last seen driving the car at about 7am on Tuesday 15 October. The last time she was known to have spoken to another person was a week before that, on Tuesday 8 October. On Monday 21 October, when Sjoberg had missed the deadline to return the car and could not be contacted or located, the hire company contacted the police. The car was found at the Kiandra courthouse, a heritage-listed former courthouse at an old gold mining town in the Kosciuszko national park. Over the next six days, an enormous search effort – by foot, vehicle, horseback, plane and helicopter, involving more than half a dozen different agencies, as well as concerned locals – saw people scour the rugged countryside of the Snowy Mountains. Sjoberg was found by a National Parks and Wildlife Service officer on the Nungar Creek Trail at Kiandra She’d suffered a suspected copperhead snake bite four days before being rescued the commander of the Monaro police district Sjoberg was “pretty fortunate to be alive” She was taken to hospital in a stable condition moved to Sydney more than 20 years ago to study fine arts and work as a photographer a rugged alpine region roughly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne had met Sjoberg a few times through their shared passion for protecting brumbies – wild horses that live in the Kosciuszko national park “She was passionate about saving the horses and recording the beauty of them,” said Cochran, who runs a horse trek company. “She was one that was highly regarded, not just as a photographer, but … her total passion for the horses and the mountains up there was almost unequal amongst the people who were advocates of the brumbies.” Read moreCochran became aware that somebody was missing in the national park before he knew who it was and before reports of her disappearance had been made public which at that stage hadn’t been made public,” he said “And when the horse riders found out about it we just wanted to get out there and try and help Everybody just dropped everything and away we went.” Cochran was one of nine riders from the local community who traversed the rugged terrain of the national park looking for Sjoberg informing them where he and his fellow riders were searching would have been particularly tough for a hiker It’s almost impossible to ride a horse through at places,” he said At night, temperatures dropped to below zero, the area experienced some rainfall over the week she was missing, and spring is a season when copperhead snakes, whose bites can kill a human “The other thing that she’d face was the fact that she was on her own and loneliness will affect everybody … if you’re in a remote area on your own for an extended period of time,” Cochran said “And the fact that she was amongst the dead horses and smelling them and seeing them and that is just an incredibly distressing thing to witness It certainly wasn’t predicted by anybody that she would be found safe and well after such long period of time Cochran said Sjoberg demonstrated “an extraordinary character and immense courage to stay [alive] there as long as she did” When people go missing in remote parts of the bush the NSW SES Bush Search and Rescue (BSAR) team is high on the list of groups to call was contacted by police to assist local SES crews in the search carrying supplies on their backs and camping overnight for a few days at a time The fact that many days had passed between Sjoberg entering the park and the alarm being raised plus the fact she had left no indication of where she was planning to go within the park dramatically increased the difficulty for the searchers “It’s an enormous area,” said Insp Paul Campbell-Allen “It really can be the kind of needle in the haystack Because when you look at the area that she might have traversed … we were looking at an area that extended probably 6km wide by maybe 15 to 20km long So that’s just a very big area to search.” Campbell-Allen said that for this search operation police started by looking at all tracks that a hiker might have gone down checking any huts or campgrounds and talking to any other hikers in the area “Then they were looking at tracking where all the brumbies’ movements were because that was a likely target for her,” he said When that did not yield results and the search needed to expand further into the bush into areas that were harder to access via vehicle Campbell-Allen’s team were sent in for “fast reconnaissance” “That might be moving down foottracks quite quickly to see if anyone is there You can cover a large amount of ground that way,” he said you’re beginning to think that we may not find her alive “What wasn’t known is what equipment she had that’s probably the most important thing … but injury becomes a really major issue Campbell-Allen got the call he had been waiting for from police “[They said] that she was found by national parks officers out there on the trail and she was alive packing up to go back out for another day of searching when he got a text message from police telling him that Sjoberg had been found “To say I was close to a tear is not far off Hadi Nazari stumbled into the path of a group of hikers at about 3.15pm on Wednesday on the circuit walk near Blue Lake about 6 miles (10km) from where the hikers had encountered him Nazari was last seen descending the Hannels Spur trail by friends at about 2.30pm on 26 December Hiker missing in Australia’s Kosciuszko national park since Boxing Day found alive New South Wales police say they have found fresh clues in the search for a hiker who went missing in the Snowy Mountains area nearly two weeks ago Hadi Nazari went hiking with two friends in Kosciuszko National Park on 22 December and was due to return home five days later Nazari left the group to take photographs near the Hannels Spur Trail at Geehi The 23-year-old was reported missing after he failed to arrive at the remote campground where the group had planned to meet Police have revealed more items thought to belong to Nazari were found by searchers on Sunday and a lighter found beside the remnants of a small campfire Riverina police district commander Superintendent Andrew Spliet said authorities were trying to figure out when the 23-year-old was last in the area "We are trying to determine how long ago that little campfire was lit," he said "That will give us if we can determine that some sort of timeline of when he was last in that area "That area is now an increased focus for us with this search." Spliet said search efforts would continue until authorities were "content that we've covered every area that we possibly can" The search has so far involved about 300 people "They are out there assisting," Spliet said On New Year's Eve authorities discovered more items believed to belong to Nazari The items were found near Kosciuszko Creek which subsequently refocused the search efforts around the surrounding water sources in the area so that is the reason we are still out here," Spliet said Police said the camera gear and campfire were found at the top of a mountain spur "some distance" from the equipment located earlier in the search trying to get where his bearings are," Spliet said The area has been described as the "most rugged terrain in NSW" NSW police set up a command post on 27 December and specially trained bushwalkers from the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) and State Emergency Service (SES) have been among those searching for Nazari Dozens of specialist volunteers have been airlifted into the area by helicopter each day to take part in the search Spliet said police had liaised with "survival experts" who continued to assess Nazari's chances of survival in relation to how long this [search] continues," he said - ABC A hiker was forced to spend overnight and most of the following day in the bush on Boxing Day after he became separated from his group A man has been found alive in the remote and harsh Canadian wilderness after he went missing during a winter hike was dropped off at the start of Wye Creek track on Wednesday morning A body found in the Richmond Ranges is believed to be a tramper who went missing earlier this month World RSS Follow RNZ News by Brianna Boecker | December 2 If you’re looking to experience a lifetime of emotion in the course of a couple days running an ultramarathon is the way to do so that gives you the most extreme highs and lows I finished the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko race a 107 kilometre run through the mountainous landscapes of Kosciuszko National Park It was a full day of running filled with variable weather conditions before it was paused for a couple hours due to severe thunderstorms and hail and was probably out there for closer to 24 hours with the delay.  Running has always been a big part of my life I’m convinced it’s given me so much more than I’ll ever be able to put into words I was sprinting down the side of a mountain with the sound of thunder roaring in the distance and so euphoric that I got to experience even a small portion of what it has to offer All of us runners out on the course that day had our own reasons for being there And I’d bet many of them involve craving a sense of ‘overcoming’ whether that be from pain or challenge or fear.  While I was holding my own reasons close to my heart I also knew that “meanwhile the world goes on” Her words in the poem ‘Wild Geese’ were ringing through my head for many parts of the run The world offers itself to your imagination.” I felt that deep sense of loneliness.  By the time I’d gotten to the 92 kilometre checkpoint I was shaking uncontrollably from being cold and wet It was continuing to pour down rain and the temperature had dropped as the nighttime had set in.  I sat down in the grass and started to fear that I might not be able to finish the race I didn’t have a support crew there with me as I’d traveled down to this race by myself And while it was part of the challenge I’d set for myself to do it on my own it was hard to look around and not desperately wish there was someone there to tell me what I needed to do.  and it was hard to think about what I needed to refuel with or how I would go about getting warm again Since there was no indoor space at this particular aid station this process involved me huddling under the hand dryer of a park restroom for quite some time to dry off and heat up When I finally set off for the last leg of the race I was going along the muddy path through the bush when my headlamp battery died I was ankle deep in mudd and nobody was around.  So many things had gone wrong in a row that it was all I could do to just come to terms with how hilarious the situation was.  but I eventually changed my headlamp batteries climbed up the last mountain ascent in the pelting rain ran down a steep muddy path and crossed the finish line feeling euphoric again I think that’s the beauty of trail running It tears you down and forces you to be adaptable you get to feel the rewards of what you’ve accomplished.  There’s also the fact that even though I felt those moments of deep loneliness I know that I was never truly alone during the race.  people offered words of encouragement and a helping hand The kindness in the trail running community that day was extremely palpable.  I’m convinced that trail runners are some of the most kind and supportive group of people you’ll ever find It takes a special kind of person to do this sport I also had great friends that I started the race with and I had friends cheering me on from Sydney as well as my family cheering me on from the US Seeing the messages of support after the race and thinking about everyone who was out on the course that day had me crying at the end your emotions bubble to the surface pretty easily.  it was inspiring to watch the incredible efforts of everyone running that day who won the 100km race and Sabrina Stanley They each ran unfathomable performances.  On the other end of the race there were plenty of inspiring finishes like Augustine Kang, who collapsed over the finish line of the Kosci miler with two minutes to spare before the race cut-off. 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Please choose a different combination. The search for a Victorian bushwalker who went missing while hiking in New South Wales’ Kosciuszko National Park will enter its twelfth day. Twenty-three-year-old Hadi Nazari was last seen around 2:30pm on December 26 when he began descending the Hannels Spur trail near Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo. Nazari was meant to meet two friends back at the Geehi campground afterwards but failed to do so, prompting them to report him missing. The Hannels Spur trail is regarded as one of Australia’s most difficult bushwalking routes, with an 1800m elevation change. Last Tuesday, rubbish and hiking poles believed to belong to Nazari were found, but there have been no sightings of him. New South Wales police say more than 300 people have been involved in the search, with some winched in by aircraft to search at the weekend. Specialist search-and-rescue crews have been deployed to the area to assist with the search as temperatures remain high and a bushfire burns. Others involved in the search include NSW police, the State Emergency Service, National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Ambulance and general public volunteers. On Sunday afternoon, temperatures reached 37C at Geehi, with a milder 28C forecast for Monday. Meanwhile, the fire near Hannels Spur was controlled by Sunday afternoon with an alert area of about 40 hectares. Get the latest updates direct to your inbox was found on the Nungar Creek Trail near Kiandra on Sunday afternoon was found injured at Nungar Creek Trail in Kosciuszko National Park on Sunday A multi-agency search started on October 21 after authorities discovered her hire car had not moved for six days Ms Sjoberg remains in a stable condition in Cooma District Hospital Link copiedShareShare articleA woman missing in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains for almost two weeks has been found injured but alive during a search described as like looking for a "pinhead in a haystack" was located walking in bushland at the Nungar Creek Trail in Kosciuszko National Park Monaro Police District Superintendent Toby Lindsay said Ms Sjoberg was found  "dazed and injured" by a National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) officer "She advises she was bitten by a copperhead snake four days before being found and also rolled her ankle and she was suffering from dehydration," he said Superintendent Lindsay said Ms Sjoberg was "quite unwell" and was taken to Cooma Hospital where she continues to recover Ms Sjoberg was last seen driving a hire car in the park on October 15 A search for Ms Sjoberg began on October 21 after the car-hire company notified NSW Police that the vehicle had not moved in six days and it was overdue to be returned. Emergency services searched for Lovisa Sjoberg in Kosciuszko National Park. (Supplied: Michelle Brown) The car was located by police near Kiandra Courthouse in the north-eastern section of Kosciuszko National Park. "We had in excess of 30 people physically in the field every day searching," Superintendent Lindsay said. "We held grave concerns for the missing woman and [are] very glad she's been found safe and reasonably well." Snowy Mountains horse trek operator Peter Cochran was among a group of locals who joined the "intense" search efforts on horseback. "All of us who've been out searching for her are greatly relieved that she's alive and well," he said.  The search included police units, two helicopters, the NPWS, the State Emergency Service, the Rural Fire Service, four-wheel drive vehicles, trail bikes and members of the public. Mr Cochran said the area searched within the national park was covered in "dense scrub". "The scrub is incredibly thick … you can ride within five metres of them and not see them," he said. "It was extremely difficult to find her. "Those who are close to her need to give her a comfort at the moment and let her absorb what's happened." Overnight temperatures in the area surrounding Kosciuszko National Park dropped as low as zero degrees Celsius last week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.  Local photographer Michelle Brown and her husband Ian were among those helping with the search efforts The State Emergency Service joined NSW Police on the search last week. (Supplied: NSW SES) Ms Brown said her husband hiked 58 kilometres looking for the 48-year-old woman last week.  Ms Sjoberg has been described as an "avid photographer" who frequented Kosciuszko National Park to photograph wild horses. "She knows the area … this has been her sanctuary, her safe spot," Ms Brown said.  NSW Health confirmed Ms Sjoberg was in a stable condition at Cooma District Hospital. We just finished hearing from Superintendent Toby Lindsay from the Monaro Police District. Copy link28 Oct, 2:28amMon 28 Oct 2024 at 2:28amSuperintendent thanks agencies, volunteers involved"There were dozens of agencies that have assisted in some way, shape or form," Superintendent Lindsay said. "We had in excess of 30 people physically in the field every single day searching for the missing woman ... we held grave concerns for the missing woman and [are] very glad she's been found safe and reasonably well." Hadi Nazari's access to water and minimal food was enough to keep him going while lost in Kosciuszko National Park for almost a fortnight. (Supplied: NSW Police) Link copiedShareShare articleFinding water, foraging for food and staying mentally and physically strong are likely to have been key to university student Hadi Nazari's survival for 13 days lost in Kosciuszko National Park. His loved ones have hailed his discovery on Wednesday as a "miracle" but survival experts say he also did a few things right to keep himself alive. The 23-year-old remains in Cooma Hospital being treated for dehydration after he went missing on Boxing Day and spent almost a fortnight trying to contact the search crews looking for him. Caro Ryan, a deputy commander with the NSW State Emergency Service's (SES) bush search and rescue unit, took part in Mr Nazari's rescue effort and said a healthy person could last a long time in the bush in the right conditions. Hadi Nazari can be seen bare-chested after he was found alive in dense NSW bushland. (ABC News) Mr Nazari managed to survive off foraged berries, creek water and two muesli bars he found in a hut. While it seems shocking that he survived on such minimal resources, Ms Ryan said a healthy person could last a long time in the bush in the right conditions. Caro Ryan says water was key to Mr Nazari's survival. (Supplied) She said a key component of his survival, and the effort by rescue agencies to find him, revolved around water. "He was smart in knowing that water was one of his key survival necessities and essentials," she said. "That was one of the encouraging things for our teams in the field, that the items that were found and discovered were near water, they were by creeks or within creek lines." Steven Schwartz from James Cook University has studied lost person behaviour and agreed that Mr Nazari had good chances of survival, despite the lack of food. "A healthy person can actually go two weeks without food without any real problems," Dr Schwartz said. Specialist NSW SES teams camped overnight to increase search capabilities in the area.  (Supplied) Ms Ryan said the most important way for hikers to ensure their survival was to plan ahead. That involves taking extra food and water, personal locator beacons for emergencies, and letting people know where you're going. If someone becomes lost, she said they should initially stop and take a break before making considered decisions about whether to wait, attempt to return to a familiar spot or call in help. Hadi Nazari with the group of hikers who found him in Kosciuszko National Park. (Supplied: Joshua Dart) Mr Nazari told police that he had seen helicopters come over him while he was missing and tried to signal for help but wasn't spotted. Dr Schwartz, who has also volunteered with the SES, said that was surprisingly common in these situations. "Unfortunately, it is quite common. Rescuers like to think that [missing people are] always going to be found, and obviously the lost people are trying to be found, but it is quite common," he said. "We're looking for a proverbial needle in a haystack." Southern NSW Local Health District said in a statement Mr Nazari was being treated for dehydration, was in good spirits and expected to be discharged within a few days. His cousin said he had "a few minor scratches" and "blisters". After almost two weeks lost in bushland, hiker Hadi Nazari is now recovering in Cooma hospital, with his friends describing it as a "miracle". Dr Schwartz's research has tracked survivors from when they entered the wilderness to when they made a full recovery. He said people in these situations often learned and grew from the experience. "There's obviously some psychological traumas and physical injuries, but once they recovered from those, they tended to go through a self-growth phase of learning and self-development," he said. 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Fresh daily! which is now approaching its third week.Mohammad Juma Nazari's son Hadi (right) has been missing since 26 December Search continues for student missing in Kosciuszko National Park Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A 48-year-old woman missing for almost two weeks in Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains has been found injured but alive with a suspected snakebite Last Monday police began searching for Lovisa Sjoberg a photographer who frequented the Snowy Mountains but hadn’t been seen for almost a week Images of Lovisa Sjoberg shared by friends and NSW Police during the week-long search was on the morning of October 15 as she drove a grey Mitsubishi Outlander through the park Police described Sjoberg as a capable hiker but authorities and her family became concerned due to her out-of-character disappearance and the length of time since she’d been seen No one had spoken to her for more than two weeks before the search began Police located the grey hire car six days overdue for return last Monday evening near Kiandra Courthouse in the north-east region of the national park, the ABC reported Monaro Police District Acting Inspector Andrew Woods said the car had been left there for almost a week A helicopter used in the search for the missing woman.Credit: Illawarra Police Rescue Squad “She’s had it in her possession for approximately 80 days … we know she’s had some regular use of the vehicle,” Woods said “For it to then be left stationary for six days doesn’t appear to be regular.” Police set up a command post at the Kiandra Courthouse and a multi-agency search swung into action including a helicopter with infrared capabilities four-wheel drives and locals also mobilised to scour the treacherous alpine terrain A helicopter joined the effort and a dedicated Facebook page for Sjoberg’s search garnered almost 1000 contributors a NSW Parks and Wildlife Service officer spotted a figure on the Nungar Creek trail at Kiandra Paramedics treated Sjoberg at the scene for exposure and a suspected snakebite before taking her to Cooma District Hospital in a stable condition said it was the “best Sunday ever” after Sjoberg was found “Lots of the Jindabyne community know her and I hope the creation of the group contributed to her being found,” he said Brumby tracks captured in Kosciuszko National Park last year.Credit: James Brickwood Community members posting on the Facebook group said she was a gifted photographer known among the region’s pro-brumby advocacy groups Woods told About Regional on Saturday that search teams were focused on the plains where brumbies congregate as “we believe Lovisa may have been tracking them” Photos taken by Sjoberg when she lived in Crackenback were featured in the 2020 Walkley Foundation’s digital photojournalism exhibition on Black Summer and she was a semi-finalist in the 2021 Head On Landscape Award The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here a photographer who frequented the Snowy Mountains but hadn\\u2019t been seen for almost a week Police described Sjoberg as a capable hiker but authorities and her family became concerned due to her out-of-character disappearance and the length of time since she\\u2019d been seen Police located the grey hire car six days overdue for return last Monday evening near Kiandra Courthouse in the north-east region of the national park \\u201CShe\\u2019s had it in her possession for approximately 80 days \\u2026 we know she\\u2019s had some regular use of the vehicle,\\u201D Woods said \\u201CFor it to then be left stationary for six days doesn\\u2019t appear to be regular.\\u201D A helicopter joined the effort and a dedicated Facebook page for Sjoberg\\u2019s search garnered almost 1000 contributors said it was the \\u201Cbest Sunday ever\\u201D after Sjoberg was found \\u201CLots of the Jindabyne community know her and I hope the creation of the group contributed to her being found,\\u201D he said Community members posting on the Facebook group said she was a gifted photographer known among the region\\u2019s pro-brumby advocacy groups Woods told on Saturday that search teams were focused on the plains where brumbies congregate as \\u201Cwe believe Lovisa may have been tracking them\\u201D were featured in the 2020 Walkley Foundation\\u2019s digital photojournalism exhibition on Black Summer and she was a semi-finalist in the 2021 Head On Landscape Award The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Police have identified an area of "increased focus" while more items have been recovered in the major search operation for a missing hiker who was last seen almost two weeks ago New details have emerged in the search for a missing hiker in New South Wales' Kosciuszko National Park as the operation to find the 24-year-old approaches almost two weeks.  Mr Nazari was last seen by friends about 2.30pm on Boxing Day as he began to descend the Hannels Spur Trail in Geehi The track is considered to be one of the most difficult trails in the park which extends 23 kilometres one way.  Mr Nazari was reported missing by his friends after he never returned to the Geehi campground as planned NSW Police Superintendent Andrew Spliet said up to 300 people had participated in the ongoing search effort.  Supt Spliet emphasised the challenges faced by searchers due to the dense terrain.  It is uncomfortable for the searchers," he said.  Supt Spliet said police have since recovered more items including rubbish and a hike pole believed to belong to Mr Nazari as well as discovering a campfire area.  The area is now of particular interest as the mission to find the 24-year-old experienced hiker continues.  searches also discovered a campfire area as well as a lighter and camera and camera case which we have confirmed also belong today Mr Nazari," he said.  "That area is an increased focus with the search now and we have search teams out in the field at the moment conducting searches still of the search area "We will continue with the search until we are content that we have covered every area that we possibly can." Search crews will also zero in on nearby waterways there is a very hopeful chance he will still be healthy," Supt Spliet said "We will focus on the waterways and the areas where the items were located." Supt Spliet said authorities were "very hopeful" Mr Nazari was still alive as they continue to detect "items of interest" that belong to the hiker "We will continue the search until we're comfortable that we have done everything that we possibly can," he said A survivability report provided to authorities has taken into consideration the 24-year-old's access to water that is the reasons why we are still out here and actively engaged," Supt Spliet said A family liaison officer is in regular contact Mr Nazari's family at the national park The multi-agency search has been running since Friday December 27 involving NSW Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit and Riverina Police District officers A Melbourne hiker who was rescued almost two weeks after he went missing in the rugged Kosciuszko National Park survived on foraged berries along with a couple of muesli bars he found in a deserted alpine hut NSW Police confirmed that hikers had found Hadi Nazari Nazari was in the arms of sobbing loved ones at Geehi campground where he had been meant to meet his friends days ago with one man looking his gaunt shirtless body up and down before drawing in a sharp breath through tears vision shared by the NSW State Emergency Service showed Speaking outside Wagga Wagga police station said Nazari called out to hikers on Wednesday saying he had been lost in the bush and was thirsty [and doesn’t] appear to have any significant injuries “He’ll be conveyed to a hospital in the area to be checked out a glacial wetland about 10 kilometres as the crow flies from a search command post set up at Geehi campground “One of my police at the scene had spoken to him [and] relayed that he found a hut up there in the mountains and two muesli bars up there that he’s eaten and that’s pretty much all that he’s had to consume over the last two weeks,” Spliet said “He’s covered a fair bit of ground … in that type of terrain the deputy commissioner of volunteer organisation VRA Rescue NSW spent years working as an alpine search operator for police and said the spot Nazari was found was about a three or four-day walk from the command post “I don’t even think you’d want to try to do it,” he said You’re trying to climb trees to walk up a hill.” Paramedics treated Nazari for dehydration before taking him to hospital where he was happy and in “remarkable” condition for the length of time he was missing Broadfoot said the search – which involved more than 300 people – was one of the longest successful land searches for a missing person he could remember Nazari reported seeing helicopters flying overhead as rescuers scoured the bushland but could not spot him in the arduous and dense terrain “It’s a massive effort for him to have gotten here to there,” he said and he said he’s pretty much just been up and just walking from morning to night.” Nazari’s family earlier told Nine News he had called them after he was found to say he was alive “We are very happy … it is the happiest day of our lives.” lauded the search effort for Nazari on social media “Wonderful news to hear that Hadi Nazari has been found safe & sound after 13 days,” Waissi wrote on X “Truly calls for a joyous celebration of 2025 for his family and friends.” NSW SES commander Ben Pickup said some volunteers had searched for Nazari for up to nine days straight SES superintendent Matthew Price said rescuers from Victoria and the ACT were among the search team “There were a few surprised voices over the radios when they came through.” Nazari, a student from Berwick in Melbourne’s outer south-east, went missing on Boxing Day after he was separated from friends at the tail-end of a multi-day hike embraces loved ones on Wednesday.Credit: ABC News NSW Police said he was last seen by friends about 2.30pm on December 26 descending Hannels Spur trail at Geehi between Khancoban and Thredbo in the national park expected to meet up with Nazari at the Geehi campground but when he failed to show up they began searching for him Nazari was ultimately found by other hikers about 3.15pm on Wednesday off the circuit walk near Blue Lake “He was winched from the location to the command post,” NSW Police said in a statement VRA Rescue NSW and national parks officers began the day after Nazari went missing and we are elated we can return him safely to his family,” Broadfoot said rubbish and hiking poles believed to belong to the bushwalker were found near Kosciuszko Creek camera and camera bag were found near the Geehi River Nazari recorded a message on the camera for his family Nazari had studied science at the University of Melbourne Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here [and doesn\\u2019t] appear to have any significant injuries \\u201CHe\\u2019ll be conveyed to a hospital in the area to be checked out \\u201CHe\\u2019s been reunited with his family very happy to obviously have him back.\\u201D \\u201COne of my police at the scene had spoken to him [and] relayed that he found a hut up there in the mountains and two muesli bars up there that he\\u2019s eaten and that\\u2019s pretty much all that he\\u2019s had to consume over the last two weeks,\\u201D Spliet said \\u201CHe\\u2019s covered a fair bit of ground \\u2026 in that type of terrain \\u201CI don\\u2019t even think you\\u2019d want to try to do it,\\u201D he said You\\u2019re trying to climb trees to walk up a hill.\\u201D where he was happy and in \\u201Cremarkable\\u201D condition for the length of time he was missing Broadfoot said the search \\u2013 which involved more than 300 people \\u2013 was one of the longest successful land searches for a missing person he could remember \\u201CIt\\u2019s a massive effort for him to have gotten here to there,\\u201D he said and he said he\\u2019s pretty much just been up and just walking from morning to night.\\u201D Nazari\\u2019s family earlier told Nine News he had called them after he was found to say he was alive \\u201CWe are very happy \\u2026 it is the happiest day of our lives.\\u201D Afghanistan\\u2019s ambassador to Australia \\u201CWonderful news to hear that Hadi Nazari has been found safe & sound after 13 days,\\u201D Waissi \\u201CTruly calls for a joyous celebration of 2025 for his family and friends.\\u201D \\u201C[We\\u2019re] pretty ecstatic,\\u201D Price said \\u201CThere were a few surprised voices over the radios when they came through.\\u201D a student from Berwick in Melbourne\\u2019s outer south-east went missing on Boxing Day after he was at the tail-end of a multi-day hike \\u201CHe was winched from the location to the command post,\\u201D NSW Police said in a statement \\u201CWe never gave up hope of finding him and we are elated we can return him safely to his family,\\u201D Broadfoot said Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens The search for a missing Melbourne hiker in Kosciuszko National Park has entered its fifth day while Tasmania reels from three bushwalking deaths in less than a week was last seen by two friends on Boxing Day as they descended the Hannels Spur Trail in the NSW park at the tail end of a multi-day trek near Australia’s highest mountain went missing on Boxing Day in Kosciuszko National Park Nazari’s friends say they had arranged to meet at the Geehi campground they began searching for him before raising the alarm Emergency services began searching for Nazari – who is an experienced hiker – the evening of December 26 and said there were concerns for his welfare told Nine News her brother didn’t have much food remaining when he went missing and he’d texted her on Christmas Day to say he’d be home on Boxing Day not talking to him for so many days,” she said NSW Police’s Jillian Gibson said authorities had found no sign of Nazari but were continuing to search with the help of specialised volunteers 28 of whom were flown into the area on Monday “It’s not just like going for a walk up a hill and scaling it is very difficult,” said Gibson “It’s some of the most rugged terrain in NSW very vegetated and quite remote … the heat is also an issue A man in his 30s from Victoria died after falling while bushwalking at Federation Peak in Tasmania’s south-west on Monday morning marking the state’s third trekking death in a week Tasmanian Police said two of the man’s bushwalking companions raised the alarm after he fell from a height about 11am and a search started on Monday afternoon “The Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter and ground crews recommenced search activities this morning and located the man about 9am, where sadly he was confirmed deceased,” police said in a statement on Tuesday The man’s body and the two other walkers were flown out of the dense bushland “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” the police statement said another bushwalker discovered the body of a 54-year-old man on a track at Western Arthur Range Traverse in Tasmania’s Southwest National Park about 11am The Queensland man was believed to have been walking alone and initial police investigations indicated his death was not suspicious The 58-kilometre Western Arthur Range Traverse walk features very rough steep and unmarked tracks and is recommended for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills according to the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service a man in his 60s who set out to go bushwalking was found dead at Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania’s Central Highlands Emergency services found the man near Hansons Peak about 12.30pm on December 25 A report will be prepared for the coroner after preliminary investigations also suggested the death was not suspicious Another two bushwalkers were rescued on Christmas Eve after encountering trouble while trekking near Federation Peak The men in their 20s activated a personal locator beacon about 8pm on December 23 after they became disoriented on a walk without equipment The men were found uninjured the next morning Senior Constable Cam Rennie warned on Sunday: “The weather in Tasmania can change rapidly and dramatically so it is important that all walkers prepare for the worst.” Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here. The search for a missing Melbourne hiker in Kosciuszko National Park has entered its fifth day, while Tasmania reels from three bushwalking deaths in less than a week. Hadi Nazari, 23, was last seen by two friends on Boxing Day as they descended the Hannels Spur Trail in the NSW park, at the tail end of a multi-day trek near Australia\\u2019s highest mountain. Nazari\\u2019s friends say they had arranged to meet at the Geehi campground, but when he failed to arrive, they began searching for him before raising the alarm. Emergency services began searching for Nazari \\u2013 who is an experienced hiker \\u2013 the evening of December 26, and said there were concerns for his welfare. Nazari\\u2019s sister, Zahra Nazari, told Nine News her brother didn\\u2019t have much food remaining when he went missing, and he\\u2019d texted her on Christmas Day to say he\\u2019d be home on Boxing Day. \\u201CThis is the biggest trauma of my life, you know, not seeing him for so many days, not talking to him for so many days,\\u201D she said. \\u201CI just look at his pictures all the time, I pray to God that he comes back ... soon.\\u201D On Tuesday, NSW Police\\u2019s Jillian Gibson said authorities had found no sign of Nazari, but were continuing to search with the help of specialised volunteers, 28 of whom were flown into the area on Monday. \\u201CIt\\u2019s not just like going for a walk up a hill, it is dense bushland with high altitude, and scaling it is very difficult,\\u201D said Gibson. \\u201CIt\\u2019s some of the most rugged terrain in NSW. It\\u2019s very steep, very vegetated and quite remote \\u2026 the heat is also an issue. He had camping tent, poles and adequate clothing, [so] that increases our hopes.\\u201D A man in his 30s from Victoria died after falling while bushwalking at Federation Peak in Tasmania\\u2019s south-west on Monday morning, marking the state\\u2019s third trekking death in a week. Tasmanian Police said two of the man\\u2019s bushwalking companions raised the alarm after he fell from a height about 11am and a search started on Monday afternoon. \\u201CThe Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter and ground crews recommenced search activities this morning and located the man about 9am, where sadly he was confirmed deceased,\\u201D police said in on Tuesday. The man\\u2019s body and the two other walkers were flown out of the dense bushland. \\u201COur thoughts are with the man\\u2019s family and loved ones at this difficult time,\\u201D the police statement said. On December 28, another bushwalker discovered the body of a 54-year-old man on a track at Western Arthur Range Traverse in Tasmania\\u2019s Southwest National Park about 11am. The Queensland man was believed to have been walking alone, and initial police investigations indicated his death was not suspicious. The walk features very rough, steep and unmarked tracks and is recommended for very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, according to the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. On Christmas Day, a man in his 60s who set out to go bushwalking was found dead at Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania\\u2019s Central Highlands. Emergency services found the man near Hansons Peak about 12.30pm on December 25. A report will be prepared for the coroner after preliminary investigations also suggested the death was not suspicious. Another two bushwalkers were rescued on Christmas Eve after encountering trouble while trekking near Federation Peak. The men in their 20s activated a personal locator beacon about 8pm on December 23 after they became disoriented on a walk without equipment. The men were found uninjured the next morning. Senior Constable Cam Rennie warned on Sunday: \\u201CThe weather in Tasmania can change rapidly and dramatically, so it is important that all walkers prepare for the worst.\\u201D Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. . We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Authorities in Victoria and NSW are aiming for total eradication of feral horses in several national parks, simultaneously undertaking the states’ biggest feral animal control programs to date. In Victoria, a concerted campaign to eradicate feral horses from the Barmah National Park near the NSW border has been largely successful, with more than 700 horses removed from the park over four years – mostly by ground shooting – and another 96 found dead following floods in 2022. NSW has approved aerial shooting to tackle feral horse numbers in the Kosciuszko National Park.Credit: Wolter Peeters There are believed to be fewer than 100 left in Barmah, and there have been no sightings for more than a month. More than 1400 feral horses have been shot in Victoria’s Alpine National Park over four years. In NSW, the government is seeking to eradicate feral horses in the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains and Barrington Tops, and is undertaking its annual survey to estimate the population in Kosciuszko National Park, where it is legally obliged to retain a population of 3000 brumbies for heritage value. In both states, the backlash to horse eradication programs by supporters of brumbies – which provide a living link to colonial history – has been fierce. A NSW upper house inquiry reported on Wednesday that national park staff working on horse control “have often faced terrible abuse online and in the community”. Invasive Species Council acting chief executive Jack Gough said feral horses and other hard-hoofed feral animals “cause enormous damage in terms of trashing, trampling, polluting, suppressing regeneration of landscapes”, and it was pleasing to see NSW and Victoria take the problem seriously. Wild horse populations grow at about 18 to 20 per cent a year. Brumbies off the Snowy Mountain highway in Kosciuszko National ParkCredit: Joe Armao Gough said feral horses also caused damage in the wet tropics, including Cape York, the Gulf of Carpentaria and Kakadu National Park, and called on the federal government to fund effective feral animal control nationally. “In Queensland and the Northern Territory, the main restriction on action on feral horses is resources, whereas the issue in NSW and Victoria has been political will,” Gough said. Victoria has a long-term strategy to reduce the number of horses in Barmah to zero, but in remote parts of the Victorian Alps, feral horses are so well established that Parks Victoria says it is unlikely they will ever be fully eradicated. In the Blue Mountains and other parts of the Warragamba catchment, west of Sydney, a NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesperson said, this year’s spring control program included aerial shooting of 93 of an estimated 100 horses, as well as 463 pigs, 72 goats, 48 deer and one fox. The NSW government is also seeking to eradicate feral horses in the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops, the mountainous area between the Hunter Valley and the Mid North Coast, as part of what it says is the state’s biggest yet feral animal control program. NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said invasive species, including horses, cost the state’s economy more than $1.9 billion a year. “Wild horses in Barrington Tops and Warragamba catchment were ignored for more than 20 years, but our government will continue to remove them in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards,” Sharpe said. Since January, NPWS has killed 662 invasive animals in Barrington Tops, including horses, pigs, rabbits and hares. A spokesperson said the pests were damaging fragile sub-alpine areas and degrading habitats for endangered species such as the broad-toothed rat and rare orchids, as well as endangering the public by wandering into campgrounds and popular walking areas. A rally calling for brumbies to be rehomed as a priority method of management outside Parliament House.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen NPWS said about 160 feral horses remained in Barrington Tops. If there is sufficient interest, then the service will trap horses for rehoming in 2025 before reducing the population to zero. In Kosciuszko, the government is bound by legislation passed by the former government to preserve a brumby population. NPWS is required to reduce horse numbers to 3000 – but no lower – by 2027 in retention areas, and can aim for zero elsewhere in the park. The November 2023 survey, using trained observers on helicopters, estimated more than 17,000 feral horses in Kosciuszko, an increase from about 6000 in 2014. In the past year, NPWS removed 6393 horses from the park, more than 90 per cent by aerial shooting. The upper house inquiry, which had dissenting sections from the Animal Justice Party and the Nationals, found aerial shooting should continue alongside rehoming, and NPWS should investigate fertility control. A Parks Victoria spokesman said the agency had launched a strategic action plan in 2020 for Barmah National Park after feral animals including horses and deer caused widespread ecological damage. The plan, developed with widespread consultation, aims to eradicate feral horses from the park and had been “largely successful”, he said. The spokesman said horses in particular caused “large-scale and long-lasting” damage by trampling vegetation, distributing weeds and damaging fragile soils, and the destruction caused by feral animals was exacerbated by accelerated impacts of climate change. Authorities in Victoria and NSW are aiming for total eradication of feral horses in several national parks, simultaneously undertaking the states\\u2019 biggest feral animal control programs to date. In Victoria, a concerted campaign to eradicate feral horses from the Barmah National Park near the NSW border has been largely successful, with more than 700 horses removed from the park over four years \\u2013 mostly by ground shooting \\u2013 and another 96 found dead following floods in 2022. There are believed to be fewer than 100 left in Barmah, and there have been no sightings for more than a month. More than 1400 feral horses have been shot in Victoria\\u2019s Alpine National Park over four years. In both states, the backlash to horse eradication programs by supporters of brumbies \\u2013 which provide a living link to colonial history \\u2013 has been fierce. A NSW upper house inquiry reported on Wednesday that national park staff working on horse control \\u201Chave often faced terrible abuse online and in the community\\u201D. Invasive Species Council acting chief executive Jack Gough said feral horses and other hard-hoofed feral animals \\u201Ccause enormous damage in terms of trashing, trampling, polluting, suppressing regeneration of landscapes\\u201D, and it was pleasing to see NSW and Victoria take the problem seriously. Wild horse populations grow at about 18 to 20 per cent a year. \\u201CIn Queensland and the Northern Territory, the main restriction on action on feral horses is resources, whereas the issue in NSW and Victoria has been political will,\\u201D Gough said. In the Blue Mountains and other parts of the Warragamba catchment, west of Sydney, a NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesperson said, this year\\u2019s spring control program included aerial shooting of 93 of an estimated 100 horses, as well as 463 pigs, 72 goats, 48 deer and one fox. The NSW government is also seeking to eradicate feral horses in the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops, the mountainous area between the Hunter Valley and the Mid North Coast, as part of what it says is the state\\u2019s biggest yet feral animal control program. NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said invasive species, including horses, cost the state\\u2019s economy more than $1.9 billion a year. \\u201CWild horses in Barrington Tops and Warragamba catchment were ignored for more than 20 years, but our government will continue to remove them in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards,\\u201D Sharpe said. In Kosciuszko, the government is bound by legislation passed by the former government to preserve a brumby population. NPWS is required to reduce horse numbers to 3000 \\u2013 but no lower \\u2013 by 2027 in retention areas, and can aim for zero elsewhere in the park. A Parks Victoria spokesman said the agency had launched a strategic action plan in 2020 for Barmah National Park after feral animals including horses and deer caused widespread ecological damage. The plan, developed with widespread consultation, aims to eradicate feral horses from the park and had been \\u201Clargely successful\\u201D, he said. The spokesman said horses in particular caused \\u201Clarge-scale and long-lasting\\u201D damage by trampling vegetation, distributing weeds and damaging fragile soils, and the destruction caused by feral animals was exacerbated by accelerated impacts of climate change. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience mountain town in Kosciuszko National Park that skiers flock to in winter as do mountain bike riders and hikers in the summer It is a place I’ve thought about a lot as an adult I skied here many winters as a child with my family I tended to opt for the more affordable option of warm climate destinations This winter I was determined to get back on the snow after an almost fifteen-year hiatus from Thredbo I was relieved to know that very little has changed - this popular mountain town has a charm that is hard to forget And I was pleasantly reminded of the deeply satisfying feeling of exhaustion that comes from a day out skiing We stayed at Cedar Cabin, one of two 45–square metre loft cabins by The Eastern in Thredbo Village (the other is Oak Cabin on the other side of town) but cleverly designed cabins are perfect for singles or a couple (no kids) comprising of an efficiently designed open plan living space and kitchen downstairs Vaulted ceiling and exposed timber give it simple elegance with flooring heating in the bathroom and a large Japanese-style Onsen tub to soak in after a day out on the slopes The large windows and balcony look out up at uninterrupted views of the mountain so you can check the conditions before you depart This modern mountain hideaway sits among the silvergums and is located a convenient few minutes walk to the centre of town rent your skies from Thredbo and pair it with a private lesson to get a few essential pointers clip on your boots and skies and head up the Kosciuszko Express chair to Eagles Nest and plough through the snow and check which runs and lifts are open so you can plan your routes a little Or wander around Thredbo’s walkable town and soak up the alpine lifestyle – hot chocolates there are endless hiking trails to explore If you like to bathe, drive down to Yarrangobilly Thermal Pool in Perisher Valley – an unexpectedly warm (27 degrees Celsius) glistening green thermal pool in the snow mountains In this quintessentially Australian landscape is a who’s who of eucalypts: ribbon peppermint and snow gums mingle with alpine ash and candlebarks a generous supply of wild blackberries ensures you never stray too far from the walking tracks the greenery is dusted with a layer of white snow like icing sugar Nestled among all of this wild beauty is a crystal clear 20-metre thermal pool There is truly no place like it in the entire country The trip to Thredbo is 6–7 hours from Sydney, 8–9 from Melbourne, so making a day of trip there is ideal. From Sydney we stopped for coffee and pastries at Some Cafe in Collector A farm-to-table cafe in an old colonial building on the side of the highway with a small gift store next door selling excellent books and provisions (open Thursday to Monday) Thirty mins away in Fyshwick’s Dairy Road precinct is Canteen hot soups with handmade noodles and a wide selection of sake Located at the top of Snowgums Chairlift just of the Crackenback Super trail katsu curries and gyoza with a big deck and some of the best mountain views Kareela Hutte is a favourite place to eat of the mountain for fancy European food (hearty plates of veal schnitzels In town The Burger Bar is a casual option in the Riverside complex (where Cedar Cabin is located) They also do takeaway if you just want to retreat to your cabin Some of the best donuts we’ve eaten are the ones from Doughnut and Coffee Hut at the bottom of Friday Flat they are made to order and the perfect warm sugary snack after a day of skiing Enter your details below to receive 30% off Amber Sceats jewellery Don’t let the weak dollar put a dampener on your travel plans +61 2 9293 0999 RUSSH.com is published by RUSSH Media Pty Ltd.