Missing hiker after a 13-day search found in the Australian National Park

Missing hiker after a 13-day search found in the Australian National Park

Brisbane, Australia- a 23-year-old hiker, whose disappearance triggered an almost two-week intensive land and air search in the dense Australian hinterland, was found on Wednesday, according to the authorities.

The last known whereabouts of Hadi Nazari

Hadi Nazari was last seen on December 26th by friends when he went along a hiking trail in the Kosciuszko National Park, south of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, to take photos.

When he did not return to his storage space, his friends informed the police. This then started a comprehensive search with 300 emergency services of various rescue organizations, as the NSW police emphasized in a statement.

stay in the Dsichnien of the hinterland

"My understanding is that a group of hikers was nearby," said superintendent Andrew Spliet from the police of the Riverina district. "He called to them, introduced himself and explained that he was lost in the bush." ​​

Hadi Nazari is saved

A video published by the NSW Rural Fire Service shows Nazari together with the hikers while waiting for rescue workers who fly out with a helicopter.

Later he was lifted into a helicopter with a winch and transported to the operational center, where it was examined by paramedics.

Spliet expressed that Nazari was "in really good shape". Nazari told the rescuers that he had found two granol bars in an orphaned hut, but "this is practically everything he has eaten in the past two weeks," continued Spliet.

reunification with the family

"He was reunited with his family, which is overjoyed to have him back," he added.

The family of Nazari announced CNN partners 9 News that it was the “happiest day of our life”.

"We spoke to him ... he is okay ... he is fine," said the family according to the broadcaster.

traces of the search

During the search last week, references to Nazari were found, including garbage and its hiking sticks. On Sunday, a campfire, a lighter and a camera, which is believed to be the missing hiker, indicated that he could be nearby.

the Kosciuszko National Park

The Kosciuszko National Park extends over an area of ​​6 square kilometers in the state of New South Wales and is popular with hikers because of its demanding trails and the breathtaking landscape.

In the past two weeks, the summer heat and high temperatures have caused oppressive conditions. Nevertheless, the search teams had hope, since Nazari disappeared, there were water sources.

thanks to the emergency services

Inspector Josh Broadfoot from the NSW Riverina police thanked the emergency services for their commitment.

"This is an incredible result - it was found after 13 long days. We would like to thank our partner organizations, the volunteer and the public for their support," he said.

"We have hope of finding it."