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NSW Police Search for Missing Lily Hooper in Nattai Park

8/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NSW Police are searching for Lily Hooper, missing in Nattai National Park on 12 August.
She left Oakdale at 8 am to hike Bonnum Pic, and her car was found at 11 pm.
Detective Inspector Benjamin Bowles said there is no sign of foul play and Hooper is a bushwalker.
Police, Rescue, Ambulance and Fire units are using helicopters, drones and trail-bike riders; Premier Chris Minns asked witnesses to call 02 4869 7899 or 1800 333 000.

History

Historical Context

On 30 July 1997 a 3,500-tonne landslide at Thredbo killed 18 people, trapping ski instructor Stuart Diver for 65 hours before rescue coordinated by the Australian Rescue Coordination Centre. The disaster highlighted the need for coordinated multi-agency response. Those procedures now guide NSW Police and Premier Chris Minns’ aerial search for missing Lily Hooper in Nattai National Park.

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Story summary

NSW Police are searching for Lily Hooper, missing in Nattai National Park on 12 August.
She left Oakdale at 8 am to hike Bonnum Pic, and her car was found at 11 pm.
Detective Inspector Benjamin Bowles said there is no sign of foul play and Hooper is a bushwalker.
Police, Rescue, Ambulance and Fire units are using helicopters, drones and trail-bike riders; Premier Chris Minns asked witnesses to call 02 4869 7899 or 1800 333 000.

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