Search and Rescue teams are continuing to search the Mt Field National Park area for missing bushwalker, Daryl Fong.
"Search teams – comprising members from Tasmania Police, Tasmania SES, and Ambulance Tasmania, supported by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter – are continuing to search the Tarn Shelf area today, looking for any sign of Daryl Fong who was reported missing on Monday," said Inspector Luke Horne.
"At this stage we know that 30-year-old Daryl was on a day hike in the Mt Field area over the weekend, and he texted a friend about 3am on Sunday indicating he had become delayed and was planning to seek shelter overnight."
"About 2.50pm on Monday, the friend contacted police concerned for Daryl's welfare as they had not been able to contact him."
"Since Monday night, search crews have been searching the area, however at this stage Daryl has not been located."
"Daryl's vehicle – a white Subaru – was located in the Lake Dobson carpark where it is believed he left it when he commenced his walk."
"Search teams continue to be faced with difficult conditions, including snow and rain, poor visibility, and near gale force winds."
"We know there have been about 100 people in the Mt Field National Park area since Saturday morning when Daryl commenced his walk. I ask those people to please consider whether they saw Daryl's vehicle in the carpark, or any sign of him, and if they have any witness information that may assist the search, to come forward."
Anyone who saw Daryl in the Mt Field National Park area, or his vehicle in the carpark, is asked to contact Bridgewater Police on 6173 2010.
