December 31st 2024.
A tragic incident occurred in Tasmania's Southwest National Park where a man in his 30s, hailing from the Victorian region, lost his life after falling from a high altitude at Federation Peak. The police department confirmed the unfortunate news and revealed that two of the man's companions, who were accompanying him on their bushwalking trip, immediately alerted the authorities about the fall. The incident took place yesterday around 11am, sending shockwaves throughout the park.
Efforts were made to locate the man by conducting ground and aerial searches in the afternoon, but unfortunately, the search party was unable to locate the man and his walking companions. As the night fell, hope of finding the man alive started to dwindle. However, the search resumed the next morning with the help of the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter and ground crews. At approximately 9am, the man's body was found and confirmed to be deceased. The helicopter team was able to retrieve the body, and two other walkers were also airlifted out of the park.
This tragedy comes as a shock to the community, especially since it occurred just a few days after another bushwalker lost his life in the same national park. In a separate incident, a 54-year-old man was found dead on Sunday while on a solo bushwalking trip. It was reported that the man had activated a Personal Locator Beacon after being found unresponsive by another bushwalker. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause of his death.
The Tasmania Police have urged all bushwalkers to take necessary precautions and safety measures while exploring the national park, as it can be unpredictable and dangerous at times. They also advised walkers to always have a companion and to familiarize themselves with the area before heading out on a trip. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the two bushwalkers who lost their lives in these tragic incidents. May they rest in peace.
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