Men located following Tatong search

Two men have been located after they went missing yesterday during a geocaching trip near Tatong, Victoria Police say.

The pair were located by deer hunters shortly before 12pm today.

Local police, Search and Rescue, Air Wing and SES staff had all been searching the area around the Whiskey Creek Trail for the men.

Two men aged 71, and 78, set off about 8.30am on 11 May to take part in the recreational activity.

A family member raised the alarm when the Wangaratta men failed to return home at 3pm.

Police had located the vehicle the men were travelling in but are yet to locate the pair.

Both men are in good spirits and did not require medical treatment.

Police would like to thank all those who assisted with the search.

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