December 1st 2024.
A seasoned hiker has been rescued after being missing for five days in Western Australia's Helena and Aurora Ranges Conservation Park. The authorities were alerted when the man, who was in his 70s, did not return home from his hike on November 19. The following day, a team of experts and resources were assembled to begin a thorough search of the ranges.
Unfortunately, the search was made even more challenging by heavy rainfall in the area. Despite the difficult conditions, the officers were determined to find the missing hiker. Two days later, they located the man's car at a nearby campsite, leading them to focus their search efforts on the surrounding area. Senior Constable Dan Byrne described the scene, saying, "We found all of his tent and equipment drenched and it appeared that he had been missing for more than just a few days. We knew we had to act fast to find him."
The officers utilized a drone to aid in their search, but were unable to locate the hiker and were forced to suspend their efforts for the night. However, they refused to give up and stayed at the site overnight to resume their search at the first light of dawn. Their determination paid off when they found the man safe and sound at 5:30am on Friday, November 22. It was later revealed that he had been missing for a total of five days.
Constable Byrne expressed his relief and joy at finding the hiker, saying, "It was truly amazing to come across him walking out of the bush and talking to us. We were aware that the situation could have been much worse and we might have been searching for a body instead of a person. So to find him alive and well after five days was truly fantastic. There were hugs and high-fives all around."
Thankfully, the hiker did not suffer any injuries and was taken to Southern Cross Hospital for a check-up. He was reported to be dehydrated and exhausted, but otherwise in good health. The police were grateful for the happy outcome and reminded everyone to be prepared and stay safe while exploring the great outdoors.
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