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Search Resumes For Missing Hiker In The Snowy Mountains

Police have just confirmed the search has now resumed for a Canadian man missing in the Snowy Mountains for over a week.

The search was called off yesterday afternoon, as authorities waited for a break in weather conditions.

They're holding grave concerns for the 25-year-old Bond University student, reportedly missing since last Monday.

Temperatures over the past week have stayed close to zero, with the first snowfall.

The alarm was raised when his car was found at Charlotte Pass Village, a rental that was due back last Wednesday.

It's believed the man set out to hike from that location to Mount Kosciuszko, but he hasn't been seen or heard from since.

The National Parks have today added skidoo operators and skiiers to the search party.

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Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 21:48

Backpacker Missing In Kosciuszko National Park

Police have now confirmed a backpacker has been missing in the Alpine region since early last week.

Last Monday, 13th of May, a 25 year-old Canadian man travelled to Kosciuszko National Park, reportedly intending to go for a bushwalk.

His car was later found at Charlotte Pass village, and it's believed the man set out to walk from that location to Mt Kosciuszko. The man has not been seen or heard from since, and it's reported his rental vehicle was due to be returned on Wednesday, 15th of May.

Police from the Alpine Operations Unit, Monaro Local Area Command, PolAir and the Missing Persons Unit are all looking for the man, along with officers from the National Parks and Wildlife Services.

The search is continuing.

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Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 03:18

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