No sign of missing man Scott Murphy despite extensive search

Emergency services are reviewing their search for a man last seen on Saturday after failing to find any trace of him despite using a drone, helicopter and horses in heavy bushland behind Ulverstone.

Police have been searching for Scott Murphy near Leven Canyon. Picture: TOURISM TASMANIA & OWEN HUGHES.

POLICE have found no sign of a man missing in remote bush near Leven Canyon and are now reviewing the search.

Local man Scott Murphy was last seen near Loongana on Saturday morning.

Inspector Steve Jones said search parties had covered a lot of terrain over the past five days using a drone, horses and a helicopter in a bid to find him.

Missing man Scot Murphy.

“Despite our considerable efforts using specialist resources of police search and rescue members, SES volunteers, civilian volunteers on motorbikes and horses, as well as the Tasmania Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a drone, police hold grave concerns for Mr Murphy’s welfare,” Insp. Jones said.

“A thorough search review is being conducted to re-evaluate any significant leads however we must be realistic at this stage.

“We remain in close contact with Mr Murphy’s family and our thoughts continue to be with them at this difficult time.”

Anyone who has seen Mr Murphy since Saturday morning, or who has information about his current whereabouts is asked to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444.