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Search Finds No Trace of Missing 18-Year-Old Lily Hooper

8/18/2026

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Lily Hooper, 18, remains missing after she failed to return from the Bonnum Pic summit.
Her car was found near the trail head on Wanganderry Road at 11 pm Wednesday.
Police Air (PolAir) sweeps on Sunday night found no trace of Hooper.
Poor weather has hampered search by Rescue, Emergency Service (SES) and Rural Fire Service (RFS).
Authorities urge those who walked Bonnum Pic trail to call Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

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Story summary

Lily Hooper, 18, remains missing after she failed to return from the Bonnum Pic summit.
Her car was found near the trail head on Wanganderry Road at 11 pm Wednesday.
Police Air (PolAir) sweeps on Sunday night found no trace of Hooper.
Poor weather has hampered search by Rescue, Emergency Service (SES) and Rural Fire Service (RFS).
Authorities urge those who walked Bonnum Pic trail to call Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.