Search for missing man in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain scaled back
Police have scaled back a search for a missing man despite extensive efforts involving helicopters and drones.
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Police are scaling back the search for Victorian man Christopher Inwood, who has been missing for several days in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain area.
Mr Inwood is feared dead, as authorities say his chances of survival are “very low” if he has been exposed to the elements for the time he’s been missing.
Mr Inwood was last seen in Kindred in Tasmania’s northwest on Monday night. His van was found in a carpark at a ranger’s station the following morning.
An extensive search effort was undertaken to find the 52-year-old, including a helicopter crew, police, SES volunteers, park rangers, and drone operators.
Huts and emergency shelters along the Overland Track were searched, as well as wide-ranging aerial searches of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Tasmania Police Western District search and rescue Inspector Steven Jones said the emergency agencies would continue to follow any new leads to try to locate Mr Inwood.
“Our thoughts remain with his family who are affected during this incredibly difficult time,” Inspector Jones said.
“Extensive search efforts have been undertaken in the area where the missing person was last believed to be.
“At this stage, that area has been comprehensively searched, and all reasonable search strategies have been completed.”
While Mr Inwood’s vehicle was located, the search crew found no further evidence to help track him down.
“Given the length of time Mr Inwood has been missing and the harsh weather conditions in the area, if he has been fully exposed to the elements, sadly, his chances of survival are extremely low,” Inspector Jones said.
Weather conditions this week at Cradle Mountain have been below freezing overnight.
Anyone who has any information about Mr Inwood’s location has been encouraged to contact Tasmania Police.
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