Two missing walkers have been rescued from Quamby Bluff in Tasmania’s Golden Valley after they failed to return from a planned day trip.
Search and Rescue crews, alongside the Westpac Police Rescue Helicopter were deployed to search for the pair, who were reported missing around 10pm on Tuesday.
Inspector Michael Johnston said the walkers spent the night in poor weather without sufficient equipment before they were found by local residents on Wednesday morning.
“The weather in Tasmania can change rapidly and dramatically, so it is important that all walkers prepare for the worst,” he said.
“Many of the locations where people require assistance are remote, and it takes time for police and rescue crews to arrive and then navigate potentially challenging conditions.”
“While crews will always respond when called, you can keep yourself safe by carrying the right equipment.”
The pair are said to have been physically well when they were found.
