Mount Barney National Park: Hiker Nate Green located ‘safe and sound’ after two day ordeal

A teenage hiker has been located “safe and sound” after two days lost in a national park in Queensland’s southeast.

A teenager hiker missing in Queensland’s Mount Barney National Park has been found “safe and sound” after a two-day search.
University of Queensland student Nate Green, 19, became lost while hiking in the state’s Scenic Rim region about 90km southwest of Brisbane.

A search and rescue operation was launched after the teenager alerted authorities on Thursday afternoon.

The student was located on Saturday. Picture: Supplied.

He became lost while hiking at Mt Barney. Picture: Tourism and Events Queensland

According to the Queensland Ambulance Service, Mr Green was located about 10.30am on Saturday and airlifted to paramedics for assessment.

“He was in a stable condition, uninjured, and chose to proceed in a private vehicle for further medical evaluation,” the service said.

His family have posted on social media thanking police, SES and the community for assisting in the search.
“Nate has been found safe and sound. Currently going to the hospital to get him checked out but no serious injuries,” they said.