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Second Day of Search for Missing Blue Mountains Bushwalker, 71

Concern centers on an inactive locator beacon in rugged terrain.

Overview

  • David Elliot left Dunphys Camp Ground about 5:30am Monday for a 30km walk and was reported missing when he failed to return by 7:30pm.
  • NSW Police, Police Rescue, the NSW SES and the NSW RFS searched until 11:30pm Monday before resuming operations at 9:30am Tuesday.
  • Police and family hold grave concerns for his welfare due to overnight weather and the difficulty of the Megalong Valley environment.
  • He is reported to have a personal locator beacon that has not been activated, increasing urgency for responders.
  • Police released his description—Caucasian, about 180cm, medium build and bald, wearing beige pants, a black or beige shirt, a beige floppy hat and glasses—and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.