The body of a 27-year-old New Zealand bushwalker who died in a fall from height near Federation Peak in Tasmania’s far south-west has been recovered.
The man had set out to walk the 72km Eastern Arthur Range Traverse on July 16 and was reported missing by friends after he failed to complete the walk.
Emergency services were led to his location last Wednesday after a search team on the ground came upon a beanie, gloves and a backpack cover in a ‘remote and rugged’ area of the peak.
“The retrieval of the man who died while bushwalking at Federation Peak was completed on Monday shortly before 11am,” a police spokesperson said on Wednesday.
“Due to the challenging terrain and weather conditions the retrieval was not possible until this time.”
“On Monday, the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter was able to reach the area and search and rescue members were safely winched down into the ravine to retrieve the man.”
“Tasmania Police would like to thank all parties involved for their assistance in relation to this challenging recovery.”
“Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time and we thank them for their patience and understanding.”
A report on his death is being prepared for the coroner.
