The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Search and Rescue officers were dispatched about 8:30pm tonight to a lost bushwalker in the Freycinet National Park.
Sergeant Ricki Eaves advises "The 22 year old man had walked from Sleepy Bay to Mount Parsons, before separating from his group. Due to the weather, a walking party deployed and located the man about 11:30pm, safely returning him to his friends. The man was cold and tired but suffered no injuries."
Bushwalker safety advice:
Tasmania Police would like to take the opportunity to remind bushwalkers of the dangers of the Tasmanian environment.
Police advise bushwalkers against walking alone, and to ensure they carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices such as a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). A two-way messaging emergency device is preferred.
Always carry a fully charged mobile phone and consider a portable charger to extend battery life.
Ensure you're prepared with appropriate equipment. Take a map and torch, clothing and footwear to suit any conditions, regardless of the season take a waterproof jacket; and a personal first aid kit.
