A determined search is underway in the Victorian excessive nation after a missing hiker’s automotive was discovered unattended by police in Omeo on Monday morning.
Irish nationwide Colin, whose surname has not been disclosed by police, was on account of end his journey on Woods Point and return to Omeo on Friday, however the 34-year-old is but to be positioned.
Victoria Police stated native items are at present in the realm and are being assisted by police Air Wing, the Search and Rescue Squad and Parks Victoria.
Police stated that in accordance with textual content messages he exchanged with a good friend, Colin was on account of begin mountaineering on the McMillan Walking Track in Cobungra on March 19 and was on account of end his hike in Woods Point and return to Omeo on March 31.
Police stated they discovered his automotive on the East Gippsland Shire automotive park on Tongio Rd, Omeo on Monday.
He is described as 170cm tall, of a strong construct and with quick ginger hair, in addition to a ginger beard and moustache.
Police stated he additionally has a surgical scar on his proper knee.
He was final seen carrying Scarpa-brand mountaineering boots, a Cartha-brand jacket and travels with a gray Deuter-brand again pack, gentle blue whistle and navigation instruments.
“Police and household are involved for Colin’s welfare, on account of his disappearance being out of character,” Police stated.
Anyone with data is urged to contact the Bairnsdale Police Station on (03) 5150 2600.
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