Missing bushwalker located in Southwest National Park

An overdue bushwalker on the Moonlight Ridge Track in the Southwest National Park has been located alive and well.

Police Search and Rescue members supported by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter located the 38 year old man around 11:30 this morning near Pindars Peak.

The experienced bushwalker who was equipped for outdoor conditions requested assistance in the early hours of Monday morning which started a land and air search operation.

Deteriorating weather conditions were experienced during the search which is a timely reminder to bushwalkers to be fully aware of their capabilities and well equipped for outdoor conditions.

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