Three hikers have been located after a search and rescue operation in the state's alpine region yesterday.
About 3.45pm yesterday (Friday 7 August 2026), emergency services were called to the Jangungal Wilderness Area, about 70km north of Jindabyne, following an emergency message being received.
Police have been told that three men aged 27, 35 and 36 were unable to navigate from the area due to deteriorating weather conditions and had taken shelter at Derschkos Hut.
A command post was established at Round Mountain carpark, and a multi-agency coordinated land search commenced by Riverina Police District, with the assistance of NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
About 10.20pm, the three hikers were located safe and well at Derschkos Hut by members of NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue.
The men were returned to the command post before being taken to Jindabyne by NSW SES.
Riverina Police are urging hikers to ensure before they leave,
- Have enough water, food, equipment and first aid supplies,
- Check weather conditions and monitor during your trip. Do NOT venture out if severe or deteriorating weather is forecast,
- Ensure you have appropriate clothing for the forecast conditions, as well as wet weather gear,
- Register your trip: fill in a Trip Intention form,
- Carry an emergency Personal Locator Beacon (PLB),
- Keep to your planned route, and
- Let a trusted family member or friend know when you are due home and tell them to alert police if you do not arrive at the nominated time.
