Search and rescue teams have returned to the Hollybank Forest Reserve for another day of efforts to find a 76-year-old man who’s been missing for more than a week.
Peter Willoughby was last seen on Sunday, October 5, when he went walking in thick bushland near the reserve while trying to locate his vehicle.
He was reported missing that afternoon.
Inspector Nick Clark said teams made up of police, SES and mounted search and rescue crews had today continued their efforts.
“Today our search teams re-covered some of the terrain previously searched, and we also searched new areas to the south of Mr Willoughby’s last known location,” he said.
“Despite our extensive search efforts over the past ten days, sadly at this stage, we have not located Mr Willoughby.”
Police say they continue to be concerned for his welfare, given how long he’s been missing and the tough conditions in the area.
“We remain determined to find Mr Willoughby, but given the length of time he has been missing and the inclement weather conditions in the area, police hold serious concerns for his welfare,” Clark said.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen Willoughby in the Hollybank area or who has information about his whereabouts to contact police.
