Overview
- Chugg became separated from a friend while collecting firewood near Mount Barrow on Sunday and was reported missing about 24 hours later.
- Searchers found him on the edge of the target area near a creek, where he responded to their calls before being winched out.
- He was medically assessed at the scene and flown to hospital, with exposure-related illness and a foot injury reported and his overall condition still unclear.
- Tasmania Police, SES ground crews, a helicopter and drones focused efforts using pings from his mobile phone.
- Police say the friend has cooperated with inquiries, and further follow-up may occur once Chugg recovers.