Two older bushwalkers missing in Blue Mountains
The police rescue squad and SES have resumed a search for two missing bushwalkers who went hiking in the NSW Blue Mountains five days ago. Photo: AAP
A search has resumed for two men who went missing while bushwalking in the NSW Blue Mountains.
The 69 and 81-year-old bushwalkers left from Dunphy’s campground in the Megalong Valley on Wednesday, telling a friend they would be back on Friday.
Police say the alarm was raised on Sunday when the 69-year-old man failed to keep an appointment and a search got underway.
The 81-year-old man’s car was found in the car park of Dunphy’s campground.
Both men are described as experienced bushwalkers and police believe the trail they intended to take was within their capabilities.
A command post has been established at Dunphy’s campground with local police, the rescue squad and SES involved in the search.