The Territory’s nature can be a beautiful but dangerous thing to explore

THE Territory’s vast open spaces are an explorer’s dream, but they come with dangers

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THE Territory’s vast open spaces are an explorer’s dream, but they come with dangers which belie the beautiful and spectacular surroundings which attract so many people to them.

In a typical year, thousands of tourists are attracted to Nitmiluk and Kakadu National Parks and the Larapinta Trail.

They come to see the beauty and escape from the technology which reminds them of their daily responsibilities and the big city grind.

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While most tourists experience the natural beauty in its purest form, the extreme nature of the Territory’s great outdoors has led to tragedy.

The searing heat of Central Australia and the Katherine region and the currents of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks swimming holes have unfortunately turned what should be an amazing holiday into a tragedy.

NT Police and SES volunteers have searched for Daymon Ness, but he remains missing in Nitmiluk.

As police continue to investigate his disappearance they are trying to put together what happened prior to the last time he was seen alive.

If anyone saw Mr Ness or his car around Katherine, they should contact NT Police on 131 444.

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It would be of great comfort to Mr Ness’s parents, who are quarantined in Howard Springs after travelling north from Victoria, to know Territorians are keeping an eye out for him and helping police try to find out what has happened to their son.

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