Bushwalker feared missing in wild storms near Launceston

A VICTORIAN walker feared missing in wild weather in northern Tasmania has been found safe and well at a Pioneer home.

A VICTORIAN walker feared missing in wild weather in northern Tasmania has been found safe and well at a Pioneer home.

Missing bushwalker AJ Aamed Rogzay has been found. Picture: SUPPLIED

AJ Ahmed Rozgay called triple-0 late yesterday to report he was injured while walking on a mountain near Launceston and needed help.

His phone also couldn’t be traced.

Acting Inspector Rick Newman said police started a search using the Westpac Rescue helicopter last night, with efforts due to resume this morning.

It has since transpired at Mr Rozgay returned to a home at Pioneer — about 100km from Launceston — last night.

“Police contacted the man’s friends in Victoria last night and this morning were advised that the 34-year-old from Victoria had returned to the home of an associate near Pioneer last night and was safe and well,” Inspector Newman said in a statement.

“Police would like to remind people if you do make contact with police and no longer need our help, please make sure you let us know.”

In a separate incident, Tasmania Police Search and Rescue crews were notified of an injured walker at Louisa River on the South Coast Track, near Recherche Bay, late yesterday.

The 52-year-old man had suffered a lower leg injury and made a satellite phone call for help.

The Westpac chopper flew to Louisa River to transport the walker to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment.

Originally published as Bushwalker feared missing in wild storms near Launceston