Sadly, at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, Tasmania Police search and rescue members of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter located and safely recovered the body of a male, believed to be Daryl Fong, in the Mount Field National Park.
Mr Fong had been missing since Sunday 12 October, after setting out on a solo hike to photograph the Tarn Shelf Circuit.
Despite extremely challenging conditions including waist-deep snow, poor visibility, and gale-force winds, search efforts continued over the past week.
"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all search crews, particularly the volunteers, who worked tirelessly in these extreme conditions," said Inspector Luke Horne.
"Their dedication and resilience are a vital part of our rescue capability and consistently go above and beyond."
"Daryl's family and friends have requested privacy during this difficult time as they come to terms with the loss of their son and friend. They have asked not to be contacted by media," said Inspector Horne.
No suspicious circumstances have been identified and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
