Northern Territory Police continue to search for overdue man south of Beswick.
The man was last seen on Tuesday by a female also travelling by foot back to Beswick, approximately 12kms from where their vehicle broke down. Other members of their group remained with the vehicle until help arrived.
The female arrived at Beswick dehydrated and in poor physical condition. It is understood that the pair separated when the man went searching for water.
An extensive search continues for the 27-year-old man from Beswick, described as aboriginal appearance, 165mm tall and 45kgs. Last seen wearing only dark shorts, no shirt and carrying a blue backpack.
Search conditions continue to be difficult, with temperatures of 40 degrees. Resources being used in the search include 20 police officers, 3 NTES volunteers, two helicopters and numerous vehicles.
