Three hikers, including child, rescued after two nights stranded in Tasmanian National Park
Three hikers, including a child, stranded in Tasmania’s Central Highlands have been rescued two days after they first became lost in the snow.
A child and two adults were forced to endure plummeting temperatures and harsh conditions after a bush walk quickly turned into a nightmare as they spent two freezing nights in the remote Walls of Jerusalem National Park.
Rescuers were alerted when the group activated a personal locator beacon shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“We understand the group was planning a day walk, but were overpowered by the conditions they faced,” Inspector Michael Johnston said on Monday.
Rescue helicopter were unable to reach the group due to bad weather, and a ground crew, made up of eight police SES and Ambulance Tasmania personnel, walked to the area on Sunday night.
They reached the bush walkers about 2.30am on Monday.
Police had earlier said the child was believed to be suffering from hypothermia, but their condition had improved with food and warmth.
More provisions were delivered to the group on Monday night before a Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue helicopter successfully retrieved the bush walkers on Tuesday morning.
“(The group) left the area a short time ago,” police said on Tuesday.
“The helicopter will soon be returning to the Walls of Jerusalem to retrieve the search and rescue personnel.”
—With AAP
Originally published on 7NEWS
