Search underway for hiker Marissa, 33, last seen four days ago and believed missing in Blue Mountains

Dominique Tassell
7NEWS
A massive search is underway in NSW’s Blue Mountains for missing hiker Melissa, 33, who has not been seen in four days.
A massive search is underway in NSW’s Blue Mountains for missing hiker Melissa, 33, who has not been seen in four days. Credit: NSW Police

A massive search is underway in NSW’s Blue Mountains for a missing hiker, who has not been seen in four days.

Marissa, 33, was last seen in Katoomba on Friday night.

Her vehicle was then found on Galway Lane in Mt Wilson about midday on Saturday.

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“Her tent has now been located in Cathedral Reserve camping ground, but there has been no sign of Marissa,” NSW Police said.

Due to the extreme heat in the area, there are serious concerns for Marissa’s welfare.

Marissa is Caucasian and 167cm tall with a medium build, tanned complexion, brown eyes and curly blonde/red hair.

She may be wearing hiking pants and hiking boots.

A massive search is underway in NSW’s Blue Mountains for missing hiker Melissa, 33, who has not been seen in four days.
A massive search is underway in NSW’s Blue Mountains for missing hiker Melissa, 33, who has not been seen in four days. Credit: NSW Police

Marissa is known to frequent the Katoomba, Mt Wilson and Bilpin areas.

The search for Marissa through Mt Wilson bushland is being led by local police, with assistance from Police Rescue, PolAir, the NSW Ambulance Service, State Emergency Service and the Rural Fire Service.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police.

Originally published on 7NEWS

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