Robert Weber found ‘safe and well’ near dam after 18 days missing

Almost three weeks since he was last seen and reported missing, a local property owner spotted the 58-year-old at a dam on Sunday morning.

Robert Weber was found on a property, almost three weeks since he went missing. Picture: QPS

Almost three weeks since he was reported missing, Robert Weber has been found “safe and well” after surviving on mushrooms and dam water.

The 58-year-old was last seen on January 6, leaving a Kilkivan hotel with his dog, bound for central Queensland.

His car was found bogged last Sunday, prompting authorities to launch an air and land search through dense bushland, rivers, dams and steep terrain during wet conditions.

Police were forced to abandon the search on Thursday, but asked local property owners to “keep an eye” out for the man and his dog.

Mr Weber was found about 9am on Sunday morning near a dam by a local property owner.

In a statement, Queensland Police said it appeared as though Mr Weber’s car had become bogged on a road he was unfamiliar with.

“He remained at his car with his dog for three days before running out of water,” police said in a statement.

“He left on foot and became lost and remained at a dam where he survived by sleeping on the ground, drinking dam water and eating mushrooms.

“Mr Weber was conveyed to hospital suffering exposure to the elements but was otherwise safe and well.”

Police said Mr Weber’s dog has not yet been located.