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Two South Australians hikers rescued after getting lost at Mt Buller

Two South Australian hikers have been rescued from Mt Buller almost 12 hours after they reported they were lost in dense bush.

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Two South Australians have been found almost 12 hours after they reported they had become disoriented while hiking near Eagles Peak in Victoria.

The man and woman made a call to emergency services at about 11.45pm on Sunday after becoming lost in the afternoon in dense bush.

The two hikers became disoriented on Sunday afternoon. Picture: 7News
The two hikers became disoriented on Sunday afternoon. Picture: 7News

Victorian police searched throughout the night and were later joined by Air Wing and members of Search and Rescue early on Monday morning.

The pair were found about 9.45am near the Eagles Peak Track.

The South Australians were checked by ambulance crews at a nearby carpark and were found to be in good health.

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