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Search Intensifies for Missing Hikers Amid Severe Weather

10/16/2025

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Tasmanian police are searching for two missing bushwalkers, Peter Willoughby, 76, and Daryl Fong, 30.
Willoughby has been missing for 10 days in Hollybank Forest Reserve, raising serious concerns for his welfare due to his medical condition.
Fong was last heard from on Sunday while hiking in Mount Field National Park, with his friend reporting him missing after he did not return.
Severe weather, including snow and gale-force winds, is hindering search efforts for Fong.
Both cases underscore the dangers of hiking in Tasmania's wilderness.

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Story summary

Tasmanian police are searching for two missing bushwalkers, Peter Willoughby, 76, and Daryl Fong, 30.
Willoughby has been missing for 10 days in Hollybank Forest Reserve, raising serious concerns for his welfare due to his medical condition.
Fong was last heard from on Sunday while hiking in Mount Field National Park, with his friend reporting him missing after he did not return.
Severe weather, including snow and gale-force winds, is hindering search efforts for Fong.
Both cases underscore the dangers of hiking in Tasmania's wilderness.