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Missing Student Found Alive After 14 Days in Wilderness

1/8/2025

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After 14 harrowing days lost in Kosciuszko National Park, 23-year-old medical student Hadi Nazari was miraculously found alive. Surviving on wild berries, creek water, and just two muesli bars, he was rescued by hikers and emerged in good spirits, needing only treatment for dehydration. Over 300 dedicated searchers worked tirelessly to bring him home.

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Story summary

After 14 harrowing days lost in Kosciuszko National Park, 23-year-old medical student Hadi Nazari was miraculously found alive. Surviving on wild berries, creek water, and just two muesli bars, he was rescued by hikers and emerged in good spirits, needing only treatment for dehydration. Over 300 dedicated searchers worked tirelessly to bring him home.