The search for bushwalker, Daryl Fong – who has been missing in the Mt Field National Park area for a week – continued over the weekend and is currently under review.
30-year-old Daryl was on a day hike in the Mt Field area when he last made contact with a friend about 3am on Sunday 12 October indicating he had become delayed and was planning to seek shelter overnight.
Since that time Daryl has not been seen or heard from, his mobile phone has not been active, and the personal locator beacon he is believed to have been carrying has not been activated.
The search continued over the weekend, with a specialist vertical rescue team deployed on Saturday to search the cliff area near the Tarn Shelf.
Dangerous weather conditions in the area on Sunday, prevented further vertical searching and deployment of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
A review of the search is currently being conducted, with expert advice being sought from specialist survival experts.
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.
Police thank all members who have been involved in the search, including the volunteers who are integral to the operation.
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.
