The search for missing bushwalker, Daryl Fong has continued this weekend despite challenging weather conditions.
30-year-old Daryl was on a day hike in the Mt Field area last weekend, and his last contact with anyone was about 3am on Sunday (15 October) when he indicated he had become delayed and was planning to seek shelter overnight.
Since that time Daryl has not been seen or heard from, and the personal located beacon he is believed to have been carrying has not been activated.
Search and rescue operations on Saturday included deploying a police vertical rescue team into Tarn Shelf via helicopter.
Specialist search equipment has also been utilised, but efforts today are being hampered by the dangerous weather conditions, including waist-deep snow, poor visibility, and damaging winds.
Search personnel remain committed to finding Daryl but with the passing of time and the conditions in the area, serious concerns are held for his welfare.
Anyone who has been in the Mt Field National Park area and seen Daryl or anything they believe could relate to him, is asked to contact Bridgewater Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 000225-13102025.
